Chiropractic Tip: Strength Training May Cut Neck Pain
By Sandy Schroeder
Many of us run into neck pain when we overuse muscles and ligaments as we hunch over keyboards and screens. Our heads move forward and our shoulders slump as the work day moves on.
HarvardHealth researchers have pointed out exercises to strengthen neck muscles may be one way to reduce chronic neck pain.
A Danish study worked with women who did repetitive work on computer keyboards in their jobs. In time, chronic pain called trapezius myalgia developed. This shows up as pain and tightness that runs down the back of the neck and spreads out toward the shoulders. The study focused on neck muscle strengthening exercises to relieve the pain.
Three groups were used in the study. One did neck muscle strengthening exercises. One did general fitness training and one only received health advice. The ones doing the neck muscle exercises had a 75 percent drop in pain which was maintained during a 10-week follow-up period without exercise. The other two groups experienced no appreciable pain relief.
The researchers said more research is needed to test these results, which indicated muscle-strengthening exercises may be a helpful strategy for chronic neck pain.
As always, if you are considering trying these exercises, get your doctor’s approval before beginning.
Chiropractic Assistance
As you look for ways to reduce neck pain, you may want to consider chiropractic’s benefits, too.
The Joint Chiropractic clinic near you is well equipped to deal with neck pain. The Joint’s doctors of chiropractic help people of all ages find neck, back and other joint pain relief every day.
Stop in and talk about your neck pain with your chiropractor. The spinal health approach to pain and wellness may provide far-reaching relief and an overall sense of well-being. A gentle targeted spinal adjustment may open the door to pain relief with weekly 15-minute spinal adjustments taking it from there. Together, you, your chiropractor and your doctor can put together a plan to deal with chronic neck pain.
Work evaluations - Your chiropractor can review workspace, posture, and job schedules to pinpoint the issues.
Strength exercises - After considering your pain and daily routines, your doctor may approve exercises to help shut down the pain.
Ongoing monitoring - Your chiropractor will track your progress in reducing pain to catch any new developments before they can settle in.
When you are ready to get started, stop by The Joint Chiropractic clinic near you to find out more about affordable personal healthcare plans that eliminate the hassle of insurance. Weekend and evening hours are available. No appointments are needed.
To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Lakewood, Calif.
