Tel: 01 283 4303How many of us stop to consider the position of our head on our shoulders?
Ideal posture is worth aspiring to; it enhances every body shape and size. Less ideal posture will lead to a reduction in neck mobility along with stiffness and aching.
Daily stresses?
Long hours at the computer desk?
How to Avoid Neck Muscle Strain
with these 3 simple exercises
Good sitting posture
- Sit tall on your sit bones
- Bring shoulders back a little
- Tuck chin in slightly
- Imagine you are being pulled gently upwards by a string from the centre of the crown of your head.
- This may seem uncomfortable to you at first but try to get into this position every 20 minutes.
In the above good sitting posture
- Bring one ear towards the shoulder
- Repeat on the other side
- Repeat this exercise twice a day
Again, in your new good sitting posture
- Turn your chin as far as possible towards one shoulder
- Then around to the opposite one
- Repeat this exercise twice a day
- It is important to move your neck WITHOUT PAIN but to feel a good stretch as you put the neck through its normal full available movement. Hold each step for 3-5 seconds.
If you remember to do these simple exercises each day, we're sure you will start to notice a positive difference.
By Lorraine Carroll.
Remember - be sensible!
Know your limits - do not push these movements to the point of pain. If you are currently suffering high levels of neck stiffness or pain it is advised to seek a medical assessment through your GP or our clinic.
