WHAT ARE THE TREATMENTS FOR SIMPLE NECK PAIN?
What you do in the early stages is very important. Rest for more than a day or two usually does NOT help and may actually prolong pain and disability Movement is good for you and your neck – exercise gets your neck moving again by stretching tight muscles and joints, and stops the working parts stiffening up. Wearing a collar is no longer recommended as it stops your neck moving. The sooner you get moving and doing your ordinary activities as normally as possible, the sooner you will feel better. The people who cope best with neck pain are those who stay active and get on with life despite the pain Even when your neck is painful, you can maintain a normal lifestyle without putting too much stress on it: Keep on with your normal activities and hobbies – don’t stop doing things, just change the way you do them Either stay at work or return to work as soon as possible When sitting try to avoid staying in one position for too long . You may need to adjust your chair/desk and computer, and
