After a long day of work, tension or activity, pain may appear in the cervical area. Do you know why they appear and how to combat them with simple exercises? If you usually suffer from them, or want to prevent them, you will be interested in this blog.
Why do cervical pain appear?
There are several studies that show that cervical discomfort is common in global society. If it is not taken into account, it can become a very annoying chronic discomfort and even affect the social, physical and psychological environment of those who suffer from it. It appears when the muscle receives continuous overloads, becomes stiff, contractured and causes pain. There are several day-to-day factors that can cause them. The most common:
- Bad postures when sitting, sleeping or taking weight, can overload and injure the area.
- Constant stress and excess responsibilities. They are constant loads that strain the cervical muscles, practically without us realizing it, causing contractures.
- Lack of rest, excess of sports activity and poorly executed physical activities.
- Sedentary lifestyle and lack of muscle tone.
How to combat neck pain?
It is difficult to avoid certain responsibilities and day-to-day activities that can cause muscle tension. However, studies such as Effect of Specific Deep Cervical Muscle Exercises on Functional Disability, Pain Intensity, Craniovertebral Angle, and Neck Muscle Strength on Pain chronic mechanical throat pain published in Journal of Pain Research or Effectiveness of exercise in office workers with neck pain: systematic review and meta-analysis published in the South African Journal of Physiotherapy, they conclude that discomfort in the area can be prevented and improved with specific exercises, especially strength exercises.
Exercises to improve cervical discomfort
We share three types of very simple exercises that you can do at any time of the day. Even if you have little time, go slowly and notice your breathing. The goal is to make smooth, controlled movements. Turn this moment into a therapy to alleviate pain and, at the same time, a moment of disconnection and relaxation.
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Mobility, to relieve
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Remember to rest, do physical activity adapted to your needs and abilities, and follow healthy habits to improve quality of life and well-being!
