Easley Chiropractic Relief for Neck Pain: Exercise & Cox® Treatment
Neck pain is a shared condition among office workers and individuals who spend long hours in front of computers. In today’s world, who doesn’t spend long hours in front of a computer? Whether you are experiencing chronic discomfort or sporadic stiffness, finding effective ways to ease neck pain is paramount. Recent studies have demonstrated that particular exercises, particularly fixed resistance training and progressive resistance training, can significantly improve neck pain conditions. Exercise in combination with chiropractic Cox® Technic treatment of the cervical spine can be quite relieving! This blog post will look at the effectiveness of these exercises and give evidence-based insights to facilitate your management of Easley neck pain more efficiently.
UNDERSTANDING NECK PAIN
Neck pain can be caused by a host of factors, including poor posture, extended computer use, and muscle strain. Office workers are particularly vulnerable to neck pain due to the repetitive type of tasks and the sedentary lifestyle related with desk jobs. A new study reported that just one hour of computer use by office workers with symptomatic neck pain resulted in signs of neuromuscular deficit of the ulnar nerve, semispinalis muscle and anterior scalene muscle, which may indicate a higher risk of neuromuscular impairment of the upper extremities. (1) Your Easley chiropractor often suggests exercise as a non-invasive treatment alternative to alleviate pain and increase neck function.
THE ROLE OF EXERCISE IN MANAGING NECK PAIN
Combining chiropractic Cox® treatment with exercise is an effective way for managing and reducing neck pain. It helps strengthen the neck muscles, improve posture, and boost flexibility and strength. A systematic review assessed the effects of neck exercise to passive or no intervention in adults with chronic neck pain and found that neck exercises significantly enhanced sensory testing measurements and reduced pain levels. (2) Another study explained that chronic neck pain impacts grip strength and psychomotor skills and emphasized the importance of incorporating exercises to improve overall functionality and decrease neck pain symptoms. (3) Two types of exercises that have shown significant benefits for neck pain patients are:
Fixed Resistance Training – Helpful for building strength and stability, fixed resistance training involves using a constant resistance throughout the exercise movement.
- Isometric Neck Exercises: These exercises involve maintaining a position for a specified period to engage the neck muscles.
- Neck Extension and Flexion: This involves moving the head up and down in opposition to resistance to strengthen the neck's front and back muscles.
- Chin Tucks: Sit up straight, tuck your chin towards your chest without moving your shoulders, and hold for 5 seconds. Repeat 10 times.
Progressive Resistance Training – Helpful in building muscle strength and endurance over time, progressive resistance training entails slowly adding to the resistance or weight used during exercises.
- Theraband Exercises: Using resistance bands to do neck movements such as lateral flexion and rotation.
- Shoulder Shrugs with Weights: With dumbells in each hand, shrug your shoulders towards your ears. Hold for a few seconds and then lower. Gradually add more weight as tolerated.
Exercise is a powerful tool for managing neck pain. By incorporating it with gentle, effective chiropractic Cox® Technic treatment, you can significantly reduce neck pain, boost posture, and increase overall neck function.
CONTACT Young Chiropractic
Listen to this PODCAST with Dr. James Kirk on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he describes the effective gentle protocols of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management in decreasing neck pain.
For more personalized advice and guidance, schedule a visit with your Easley chiropractor today at Young Chiropractic. We’ll talk more about how you can take control of your neck pain and enjoy a more pain-free life.
