And they can also tell you what you shouldavoidif you have neck pain.
Avoiding certain activities can be an important component of managing your cervical pain.
Check-in with your healthcare provider to get an accurate diagnosis and get started on treatment.
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Your physical therapist will also teach you strategies to keep the pain from coming back so you maintain control.
Postural exercises may be prescribed to help you improve your sitting or standing posture as well.
Don’t Remain Sedentary
Stop being a couch potato.
Exercise is one of your main tools in keeping your neck moving normally and keeping the pain away.
Don’t Use Too Many Pillows
If you are sleeping with more than one pillow, stop.
Your neck is comprised of multiple bones that form a forward curve called a lordosis.
Some physical therapists use passive treatments like ultrasound orcervical tractionto treat neck pain.
But relying too heavily on these passive treatments is not the most effective way to treat your neck pain.
Neck pain can cause you to lose sleep, miss work, or avoid participating in normal recreational activities.
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