Tag: Neck Pain

To relieve neck pain without drugs try simple exercises like neck tilts and stretches. Yoga asanas like the mountain pose, shoulder shrugs, cobra pose, and child’s pose also help. To relieve inflammation or stiffness try a hot or cold compress. A change of pillow or mattress can ease the pain as well. Maintaining the right posture is just as important to prevent future episodes and stop the pain from getting worse.

To reduce the sharp pain and inflammation associated with a pinched nerve in the neck, apply a hot or cold compress. Use a soft cervical collar and a cervical pillow to relieve pain. Maintain the right posture even while sleeping to avoid excessive pressure on the neck. Try acupuncture and massage therapy to relieve the symptoms of the condition. Exercise gently to strengthen neck muscles and improve their range of motion.

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When unusual lumps are noticed on your body, it sends the alarm bells ringing and fears that it may be cancerous creep in. However, not all such lumps are cancerous and there is no need to be alarmed, as most of them may disappear without needing any medical attention. But, they should not be ignored either and you must learn to identify them and know when to consult your doctor.

To preserve your freedom of movement, do mobility and flexibility exercises. Stretch the torso by doing twists while sitting or bending it side-to-side. After working at a desk all day, bend your neck sideways to release tension. Shoulder rolls from the back to the front with an increased range of motion will benefit you greatly. For a lower body stretch, bend your back while standing or in the lotus pose.

If you’ve played sports at any competitive level, chances are you’ve suffered a neck or spine injury at some point in time. Today, we spend most of our waking hours maintaining a poor posture while looking at our smartphone, tablet, or computer. Consequently, you’re just as likely to have neck and spine injuries as an active sportsperson. Pilates exercises, a series of carefully controlled body movements, are your best bet when it comes to correcting bad posture and getting rid of a stiff neck.

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese practice that’s like meditation in motion. The slow, gentle movements mimic animals and nature. It can relieve pain from arthritis, the country’s top cause of disability. Fibromyalgia, a disorder that causes muscle pain and fatigue, will also benefit. Low back pain, neck pain, and tension-type headaches are extremely common, but Tai Chi can successfully manage the symptoms. You’ll also improve balance, lower stress levels, and enhance the quality of life.

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From padded bras to breast implants, society suggests that bigger breasts are better. But that's not always true! Bra shopping is easy when you have small breasts. You can even get away without wearing a bra. Pain in the back, shoulders, and neck is also less likely. There’s a lowered risk of poor posture, painful strap marks, and skin irritation. Exercising is also more comfortable. And less breast tissue reduces breast cancer risk.

A stiff neck or a sore neck causes immense discomfort and can the pain can interfere with our everyday life. It may occur due to many reasons such as bad posture or an improper pillow. It may also occur because of muscle strain and nerve compression. Besides maintaining a good posture, some simple exercises and stretches can help in relieving the neck pain.

Pain and aches in different parts of the body are usually attributed to posture, physical conditions, or injuries. Often, the underlying cause of pain in different parts of the body may be actually because of stress or negative emotions. Everyday stress, emotional turmoil and other subtle factors are often overlooked and not associated with pain. Understanding the true cause of pain can help in relieving pain.

If you’re experiencing throbbing, electric-shock-like pain, which usually starts at the base of the skull and then radiates to the back or sides of the scalp, you may have occipital neuralgia. This condition is normally caused by irritated occipital nerves – the two nerve pairs that begin at the second and third neck vertebrae. Try the corpse pose, the sub-occipital neck stretch, and neck extension and flexion exercises to relieve the symptoms at home.

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When your job involves sitting at a desk all day, you tend to pay the pay the price with a sore neck and stiff...