Wednesday, June 10, 2009

How To Prevent Neck Pain

1. Keep your neck and shoulders warm when traveling on an airplane. This will prevent muscle stiffness.

2. Position your computer monitor at eye level.

3. Do not sleep on your stomach. This increases stress to the neck.

4. If you sleep on your side, put a small pillow between your knees.

5. Take frequent breaks from your computer desk.

6. Stretch your neck slowly on a daily basis. Hold your stretches about 10 seconds.

7. Look up at the sky or ceiling a few times per day to help stretch the neck.

8. Maintain proper neck alignment by being checked by your chiropractor on a monthly basis.

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12 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 11, 2009 at 8:23 AM

    I am a stomach sleeper...how do you break the habit of sleeping on your stomach?

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  2. Dr. BobJune 11, 2009 at 1:13 PM

    Anonymous,
    This habit is best broken when you have a sleep partner that can nudge you when you have gone to your stomach. Otherwise there are cervical pillows that make it very uncomfortabe to sleep on your stomach.
    Thanks,
    Dr. Bob Moulas

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  3. sue k.June 11, 2009 at 5:42 PM

    This is great advice because I will be traveling on a plane next month. Thanks again, Dr. Bob

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  4. Peter BacaJune 11, 2009 at 11:15 PM

    Dr. Bob,

    Thanks for the great ideas! Sleeping on you stomach does bother by neck and back!

    Also, the idea of sleeping on your side with a small pillow really works.

    Pete Baca
    The Car Enthusiast Online

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  5. Dr. BobJune 12, 2009 at 10:53 AM

    Hi Sue,
    I live by these rules, because they work. Enjoy your trip, and thanks for the visit.

    Dr. Bob Moulas

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  6. Dr. BobJune 12, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Hi Pete,
    Sleeping on your stomach will wreck your neck in time! The pillow between the knees is an old remedy against arthritic pain.

    Thank you,

    Dr. Bob Moulas

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  7. Bobby B.June 12, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    Dr. Bob,
    Thanks for the great tips on how to prevent neck pain. I will have to break that habit of sleeping on my stomach.

    Bobby B.

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  8. Dr. BobJune 13, 2009 at 10:42 AM

    Bobby,
    It may take a little time, but it will help you hold your adjustments.
    The best of luck to you.

    Thanks,

    Dr. Bob Moulas

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  9. UnknownJune 13, 2009 at 1:06 PM

    Wow!
    After reading this blog series I have found that I really don't do anything right as far as taking care of myself

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  10. CandyJune 14, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    Great information for people who travel a lot!

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  11. Dr. BobJune 15, 2009 at 11:39 AM

    Hi Candy,
    I am glad to hear my info was helpful. Have fun if you are going on a vacation!

    Thank you,

    Chiropractor Moulas

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  12. Dr. BobJune 15, 2009 at 1:46 PM

    Hi Loan Guy,
    We are trying to keep your neck in great shape! Ha! Thank you for the positive comment.

    Sincerely,

    Chiropractor Moulas

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