07/02/2023
How to avoid neck pain you may have asked yourself?
Well, lucky you, we have brought you a few Dos ✅ & Don’ts 🚫:
✅ Do sit back against the chair when working. Leaning forward when sitting compresses the joints at the back of the neck leading to strain.
✅ Do take breaks from the computer frequently. Working at the computer for too long can result in fatigue related posture changes that strain the muscles and joints.
✅ Do gentle neck movements to prevent muscle fatigue. Gentle movement of the neck maintains blood flow to the muscles preventing muscle fatigue.
🚫 Don't sleep on your front. This position involves extreme rotation of the neck with compression of the joints of the neck. This is a common cause of neck injury.
🚫 Don't lean on your elbows when working. Leaning on the elbows transfers force through the arm to the shoulder and neck and over time this can lead to injury in these areas.
🚫 Don't lean into video calls. Leaning into conversation shows through body language that you are engaged with the speaker. As noted above, leaning forwards when sitting compresses the joints of the neck leading to strain. Leaning forward during video calls has become a common onset for neck pain seen in our patients since the pandemic.
If you have neck pain, it is important to get this checked as it can worsen and serious consequences.
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