Benefits of Neck Exercises Chronic or recurrent neck pain can be severely debilitating and can also be accompanied by upper back pain, shoulder blade pain and headaches. These symptoms, along with tight neck muscles and stiff joints, can make even the simplest daily activities painful. An appropriate neck exercise program can address most of these symptoms as follows: Neck Stretches Flexibility and stretching exercises can expand or preserve the range of motion and elasticity in affected cervical (neck) joints, and thus relieve the stiffness that leads to pain. As a general rule, neck stretching is best done everyday, and some stretches should be done several times a day. Neck Strengthening Specific strengthening exercises will help maintain improved posture, which in turn will lessen or eliminate recurrent flare-ups of pain. As a general rule, neck strengthening exercises should be done every other day to allow muscles time to repair themselves. spine-health
Posted on: Mon, 08 Jul 2013 10:42:18 +0000
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