We all know that neck pain is one of the worst pains to have. It can be a strain on you both physically and mentally, making your day-to-day life difficult.
Neck pain can also be caused by a variety of factors, from poor posture to stress and even just aging. In this article we will discuss how to reduce & relieve neck pain so that you can get back to enjoying life without having to worry about constantly feeling pain in your neck!
Improve your posture.
It’s important to maintain good posture, especially when you’re sitting at your desk. Don’t slouch or hunch your shoulders, and don’t lean forward. If possible, try to give the appearance that there is a pole running through the middle of your body (vertical) with no flexion in either direction (forward or backward).
If you look down at your phone or computer screen for too long, this will cause neck pain because it increases the curvature of the cervical spine by putting more weight on one side than another.
Use a contour pillow.
A contour pillow is a special kind of pillow that can help relieve neck pain. It has a curved shape that fits your neck and head, providing support while you sleep. Contour pillows come in a variety of shapes, sizes and materials (such as latex or memory foam). To find the right one for you:
- Lie down on your side with the arm closest to the floor bent at about 90 degrees. The other arm should be straight out from the shoulder with the hand resting beside your head.
- Take note where this position puts pressure on different parts of your body; it will give you an idea of which areas may need more support when sleeping on them later in life!
Stretch your neck muscles.
Stretching your neck can help relieve pain and discomfort in many cases, as well as increase flexibility so that you’re less likely to experience future problems with your neck. Here are some ways to stretch:
- Use a foam roller or tennis ball on the floor at home, in the office or at the gym. Place it under the base of your skull and allow gravity to do its work while holding onto something sturdy for balance if necessary.
- Roll back and forth slowly until you feel comfortable moving forward again without losing control of where the roller is positioned (you don’t want it rolling off).
- Repeat this process three times per day for 10 minutes each session to alleviate tightness in those hard-to-reach places like between shoulder blades or along vertebrae closer towards shoulders than head where many people hold tension due specifically because these areas aren’t easily accessible otherwise!.
Take care of your neck – it connects you to the world.
The neck is a crucial part of your anatomy, and it’s important to take care of the part of you that connects you to the world!
- Make sure that you’re not slouching.
- Use a contour pillow when sleeping or sitting upright in bed.
- Stretch your neck muscles throughout the day by tilting and turning your head slowly in each direction several times per hour (10-15 times). This will help increase blood flow through out your body as well as keep things limber.
- Improve posture by keeping shoulders back and chin up so those vertebrae aren’t being compressed by excess weight on top of them all day long!
If you’re experiencing neck pain, it’s important to get checked out by a doctor. There are many causes of neck pain and not all of them can be treated at home with these tips.