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NECK
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The best way to prevent injury is by having strong, flexible
muscles and joints which resist strain and injury. The back and neck
likes movement. Putting the back in a static position for long periods
of time, such as sitting at a computer screen for hours, increases the
risk of back or neck strain. The best preventive medicine for neck and
back strain is movement. Take frequent breaks away from the computer
screen to stretch.
Here are some simple stretching exercises for simple neck pain that
can relieve some simple episodes of neck ache. Some can be used on the
job to relieve neck strain.
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exercises
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| Neck
And Glide Extension |
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| NECK GLIDE (middle
photo): Start with neck straight. Slowly slide your chin forward.
Hold for five seconds and return to starting position. Do
ten times. NECK EXTENSION (right photo): Without arching your
back, slowly move your head backward so you are looking upward.
Hold for five seconds. Return to starting position (far left
photo). This is a good exercise to do during work to prevent
neck strain. |
| Acupressure
Point |
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| Practitioners in acupressure
have various pressure points located on the body. The points
shown here related to chronic pain. By pressing and holding
for several seconds, acupressure advocates believe a person
can sense some relief of pain. |
| Neck
Rotation |
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| Start by looking straight
ahead. Slowly turn your head to the left. Hold for ten seconds,
then return to starting position. Then, slowly turn you head
to the other side. Hold for ten seconds. Return to starting
position. Do ten repetitions. This is a good exercise to do
during work, especially if you have to keep your head in a
steady position for extended periods, as in working at a computer.
Do this exercise every half hour to prevent neck strain. |
| Neck
Side Extension |
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| Start by looking straight
ahead. Slowly lean your head to the left. Hold for five seconds,
then return to starting position. Then, slowly lean your head
to the other side. Hold for five seconds. Return to starting
position. Do ten repetitions. This is a good exercise to do
during work, especially if you have to keep your head in a
steady position for extended periods, as in working at a computer.
Do this exercise every half hour to prevent neck strain. |
| Neck Stretch
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| Start by looking straight
ahead. Slowly raise both shoulders up. Hold for five seconds,
then return to starting position. Do ten repetitions. This
is a good exercise to do during work, especially if you have
to keep your head in a steady position for extended periods,
as in working at a computer. Do this exercise every half hour
to prevent neck strain. |
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NOTE: We recognize that people will diagnose and treat
themselves. We have provided this medical information to make you more
knowledgeable about nonsurgical aspects of care, the role of exercise
in your long-term recovery, and injury prevention. In some cases exercise
may be inappropriate. Remember, if you diagnose or treat yourself, you
assume the responsibility for your actions. You should never do any
exercise that causes increased pain. You should never do any exercise
that places body weight on a weakened or injured limb or back.
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