Managing Neck Pain & Shoulder Pain
Been hunching your shoulders lately? If you work at a desk all day long, without even realising it, your shoulders will gradually creep up towards your ears, your neck will begin to curl and you will gradually slouch towards the computer. This type of posture at the desk creates muscle imbalance leading to hypertonic (tight) muscles in the neck and shoulders which can lead to headaches or tension, commonly at the base of the skull. Our program for managing neck and shoulder pain has a number of simple exercises that can be done at work or home. Your membership gives you access to all programs, video demonstrations and member only downloads.
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Sitting Posture
Of course, neck and shoulder pain can come from more than just office work activities. Just think of the way you see people watching T.V, playing video games or driving for long periods of time.
Around the world, mothers nag their children to "sit up straight" "don't slouch" and "put your shoulders back."
This was good advice! Now as adults, we have to consciously make an effort to do what our mother's nagged us to do during childhood.
Sleeping Posture
Poor sleeping posture can also lead to neck and shoulder pain. It is best to sleep on your back or on your side and avoid sleeping on your stomach. Stomach sleeping places strain on your lower back and your neck.
For more tips on good sleeping posture, read our article on sleeping posture.