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Don't Let Neck Pain Ruin Your Day

By Virginia Laird

Each year, millions flock to the doctor in search of a cure for severe neck pain. While such care can be helpful in alleviating your pain, there are a few all-natural things you can try before reaching to the comfort of painkillers and invasive medicine. A few tips offered by chiropractors to help you manage and prevent your neck pain include:

  • Stretch every day
  • Check your sleep position
  • Correct your posture
  • Check in with your chiropractor

Stretch Every Day

According to research, much of the back pain from which many suffer begins as tension in the upper back muscles. Chiropractors teach that stretching every day can help prevent neck pain. There is no reason to break out the yoga mat for these stretches. Instead, chiropractors say that light stretches of the neck, upper back, and lower back can help manage and prevent a great deal of the pain you may suffer with.

Check Your Sleep Position

Did you know that your sleep position can play a huge role in your back and neck pain? Chiropractors say that the best way to sleep is on the neck. However, according to research, there are many who prefer to sleep on the stomach. Chiropractors insist that stomach sleeping is more harsh on the joints of the spine, as it is difficult for the back and neck to be unrestricted in this position. While it can be difficult to change your sleep position, chiropractors encourage you to begin sleeping on your back as soon as possible. Start today paying closer attention to your sleep position and see if this is one way to help manage your pain.

Correct Your Posture

Your posture is another aspect of preventing and managing neck pain. According to research, far too many employ poor posture on a routine basis. Chiropractors say that you should take the time to correct poor posture to help prevent such pain that may incur. This begins by consciously avoiding the slouch that so many use. It is advised that when you notice yourself slouching over, that you stand, stretch your back and neck, and then correct your posture as you continue your work. Start today double checking your posture to help prevent and manage your neck and back pain.

Check  in With Your Chiropractor

One of the best ways to help manage and prevent your pain is to check in with your chiropractor on a routine basis. Chiropractors work directly with the joints of the spine to help restore function and release tension. Using small adjustments to these vertebrae, chiropractors can help promote increased flexibility and mobility while eliminating (some if not all of) your neck pain. Drop by The Joint Chiropractic in your neighborhood to begin your routine chiropractic care today. With nearly 500 locations nationwide you are sure to find one near you. And with no appointment necessary, getting seen by your chiropractor is a simple as dropping by at your earliest convenience.

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Raleigh, N.C.

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