The people in Bergen County have been working day in and day
out these days , so here are a few handy tips for the people to deal with the
pain.
• Avoid neck strain
from texting:- Texting or looking down at your cell phone for a longer period
of time may put stress on your neck. The added stress on the joints and ligaments
can lead to premature degenerative changes in the neck. One should raise the
mobile device to their eye level and consider taking a break from using the
phone.
• Use a headset:-
Any type of hands-free while talking on the phone is the best way to talk on
the phone without being tempted to hold the phone incorrectly. Thus avoid
tilting head towards the side.
• Stay
Hydrated:- This is an additional
reason to have more water throughout the day. It nourishes and hydrates the
discs, the spongy structure between the vertebrate column and neck. These discs
are mostly made up of water thus having more water is the key. The best way is
to keep a water bottle handy all the time.
• Maintain a
proper Posture:- Poor posture is one of the major reasons for neck pain. The
improper posture can strain the muscles and ligaments. When the neck slants
forward, placing the head in front of the shoulders is the most dangerous
position. Neck injuries mainly caused due to this position. This causes the
upper back to slant forward and strain on the entire spine.
• Carry Weight
evenly:- Most of the working people tend to carry a heavy purse or a briefcase
on one side of their body. This uneven load may lead to uneven shoulders and
strain neck muscles. Firstly, we must try to keep our bag as light as possible.
It is best advised to use a backpack that distributes the weight evenly on both
shoulders.
We hope these tips will help your efforts in reducing or
preventing the neck injuries thus avoiding visits to a Physical Therapy Clinic in Bergen County.
