What can women do to avoid neck problems?
A. All of the advice above (in the last question: exercise, weight loss, and avoidance of smoking and drinking) apply to women as well. Women also have special risks not shared by men. High heels should be avoided. Lifting heavy children is a great risk. It is hard to use good lifting techniques when picking up a squirming child. Kids will often grab you by the neck and hang on. This is particularly dangerous. Let the kids climb stairs with assistance. Use a good quality stroller with quality wheels. Get on the floor to play with the kids. Women are especially prone to osteoporosis. Take supplements and do exercise.
