Why do we get sore necks?
There are numerous reasons but these are a few of them, which you may recognise.
1. Poor posture at the computer or sitting.
2. Settee sitting - side on, propped up on pillows and twisting to watch TV!
3. Bad pillow
4. Repetitive tasks like painting a ceiling or pruning in the garden.
5. An accident - car, ladder, carrying something too heavy
6. Stress compressess the rib cage
7. Shallow breathing into the upper chest instead of deep breathing.
8. Shoulders up and forward or forward neck
9. Thoracic kyphosis
10. Compressed sacrum can cause compression in the neck
And the list goes on!
What can I do with massage?
Plus posture awareness if that is the issue. 9 times of 10 it is the issue!
Pain killers like non steroidal anti inflammatories are useful when you first injure your neck but only for a few days plus a cold pack if it is an acute condition. If it is a chronic condition use a hot pack. Avoid any movements that cause pain but avoid complete rest.
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