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Who Knew? Texting's Tied to Neck Pain
Turns out excessive texting can get you more than a hefty phone bill. Though it's the preferred choice of easy communication for young adults and teens, a new study reveals that texting can actually increase upper body pain in the neck and shoulders.
Though this is only a preliminary study, the research shows that the same neck and shoulder discomfort seen in working adults is now being seen in college students between the ages of 18 and 21, specifically males.
DIY Gift: Heat Soothing Neck Wrap
I'm all about the holiday season, and I love giving gifts that my friends can actually use. With that in mind, I've decided to replicate my homemade neck wrap, and give the gift of easy relaxation to all my friends.
Making your own at home is super easy and inexpensive —plus your friends will love using the wrap to unwind.
Belly Sleeping Can Be a Pain in the Neck
Explaining how you injured yourself can be demoralizing, and if you hurt yourself in bed, it can embarrassing, especially if you were just sleeping.
Waking up with a crick in your neck means waking up on the wrong side of the bed, and one way to avoid this "sleeping injury" is to avoid sleeping on your belly. Tucking yourself into bed on your tummy might feel safe and sweet, but since you have to turn your head just to breathe, you're disrupting the alignment of your neck.
Have You Ever Seen a Chiropractor?
Chronic back pain is such a common ailment, and it seems like many people see a chiropractor to re-align their spine to get relief. Aside from general aches and pains, I know a few people who also see one for other conditions like asthma and digestive issues. They believe that health of the entire body is determined by the health of their spine.
I Don't Buy It: Vertical Neck Traction Kit
Many people suffer from neck pain and they see chiropractors, massage therapists, and acupuncturists to find some relief. I recently came across this vertical neck traction kit, and I have to say I am not buying it. I love a neck stretch as much as the next yoga instructor, but this piece of equipment looks very scary.
Another Reason to Weight Train: Reduce Neck and Shoulder Pain
If you've been relying on cardio as your main form of exercise, it's time you think about stepping it up, especially if you suffer from neck and/or shoulder pain.
Recent research has found that women with work related neck pain (often a result of poor posture from sitting all day) experienced significant relief by regularly practicing strengthening exercises that work the neck and/or upper back. So add resistance exercises such as reverse flies, lateral raises, and rows to your plan and you'll not only tone your upper body, but you could also reap the benefits of being free of aches and pains in the long run.
High Heels Can Be a Pain in the Neck
My pal Fab has been seriously weighing the pros and cons of shoes replacing handbags as the ultimate fashion accessory. Makes sense to me because so many of the heels out this season are intricate and high. I mean really high.
Lifting Tip: Relax Your Shoulders
When you're strength training, whether you're using dumbbells, resistance bands, or machines, most of your mind is probably focused on the muscles getting worked. That's great, but you don't want to forget about proper form, and part of that means thinking about your shoulders. You want to be sure to relax them and elongate your neck.
Another Reason to Lift Weights: Reduce Neck Pain
It is no joke that sitting at a computer all day can be a pain in the neck. Any monotonous and repetitive action can contribute to neck and shoulder tension. Good news though if you have neck pain, the remedy might be as easy as lifting some weights.
Don't Get Whipped by Whiplash?
If you have ever been rear ended while driving you are probably familiar with whiplash. Oh boy is it a pain in the neck! (Sorry, I couldn't resist).
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