Say Goodbye To Neck Pain: Expert Strategies For Lasting Relief

The sedentary lifestyle and continuous working on a laptop are impacting our skeletal system leading to neck pain, back pain and shoulder ache. Read on to learn how you can get rid of them with a few lifestyle changes. 

 
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The advancements in technology have made our lives easier but their continuous usage is impacting our bodies adversely. The neck, back and shoulder are predominantly impacted by the continuous usage of technology which leads to discomfort. Apart from technology, stress is also one of the major reasons that impact our neck and cause muscle discomfort. Most of the working individuals are dealing with this issue. Thus, we connected to Dr Vivek Loomba, Consultant Pain Physician at the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi for his input on the same.

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Dr Vivek Loomba, Consultant Pain Physician at the Indian Spinal Injuries Centre, New Delhi said, “The human body naturally stiffens up when we are under significant amounts of stress or anxiety. Experiencing this repeatedly over some time may result in tense muscles. Your neck and shoulders may become stiff, and painful as a result of this.”

“Stress manifests in the form of pain, and irritates nerves when it happens frequently. This could be long-term physical stress from bad posture, standing or doing repetitive tasks all day at work, spending a lot of time in front of a computer, etc. Alternatively, emotional problems such as relationships, money, or health issues may result in stress,” he added.

Ways To Eliminate Neck Pain

Here are some of the changes that you can implement to reduce the neck pain:

Maintain Proper Body Posture

Maintaining proper posture can help avoid neck, back, and muscular pain as well as muscle strain by keeping your bones and joints in alignment.

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Neck Stretches Exercises

Practice neck stretch exercises (yoga poses for neck pain relief) during computer or phone usage, as well as daily neck exercises lasting 10 to 15 minutes, can be beneficial.

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Avoid Heavy Lifting

Steer clear of vigorous activities and avoid lifting anything that could strain your neck.

Maintain Posture While Sleeping

When you sleep, position your head and neck about the rest of your body. Use the right kind of pillow for your neck.

Maintain Balanced Diet

Diet impacts our overall health and thus it is advisable to maintain a balanced and healthful diet. Cut back on sweets, alcohol, and caffeine intake; steer clear of drugs and tobacco.

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Physiotherapy

This is one of the most preferred methods for managing chronic neck discomfort. Physical therapy's main goal is to strengthen and stretch the neck's muscles and tendons.

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Dr Vivek concluded, “The majority of neck pains can be effectively treated. You should get a medical and physical examination from your healthcare professional if you have neck pain.”

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Implement the strategies to get rid of neck pain.

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