Neck pain while working on your computer? Try this relief exercise!
Hello, my fellow desk worker!
If you struggle with neck pain, neck stiffness, and tension headaches to name a few, I hope that you can find relief with this exercise if stretching your neck isn’t doing the trick.
It’s been about two years now since the transition to working from home and with it comes all sorts of aches, pains, and positional fatigue. Whether it’s working at your dining table as your work desk, makeshift couch desk, or your kitchen counter; it can be difficult to mimic the same setup you had in your old office.
Working at your computer for prolonged periods can lead to a forward head posture which can put stress on muscles of the neck and the corresponding joints. If you work from your laptop and find yourself looking down all the time, you might even get tension headaches or trigger points in your upper traps, shoulder blades, and the back of your skull; all of which can refer to above one eye, pressure in the forehead like you’re wearing a very tight headband and even jaw tension from clenching without realizing it.
So what can you do to help relieve the tension, discomfort or pain you feel in the neck, traps, or shoulder blade area when looking down? Try the Seated Neck Extension exercise below:
Aim to do 3 sets of 10 repetitions, focusing on the breathing aspects as outlined in the video. You can do this exercise 3x daily or more if tolerated. Be sure to keep your shoulders down and relaxed and maintain an elongated spine with a gentle chin tuck.
Note: If you experience any additional symptoms such as tingling, numbness, facial or muscle weakness, pain down the arm or leg, or loss of bladder function, please consult your local health care provider before attempting this exercise.
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