Eight (8) out of ten (10) adults will suffer from back and/or neck pain at some point in their lives, according to Mayfield Brain & Spine. Pain can range from acute, which is abrupt, to intense pain lasting several days or weeks. Do you say, “My neck is so tight, and so are my shoulders?
Studies show that 90% of adults experience spine symptoms at one point in their life. If those symptoms were addressed early, 90% of herniated disc patients would NOT require surgery. (Elements Fitness, Dr. Justine Bernard)
Sometimes acute pain can spread to the arms and legs and/or might increase weakness in your extremities. In this case, stop the activity, do not wait; contact your doctor immediately and seek advice.
Many people have neck and/or back pain from everyday activities and are surprised to find out that their arms, lower back, and/or hips might be affected as well.
At HEYlifetraining Pilates & Wellness, we evaluate the client’s current neck and/or back condition based on the Pilates principles (taking into account any recommendations from the client’s physical therapist or health practitioner) and design a specific program to decrease pain.
My neck is so tight, and so are my shoulders. Now what?
Here are the top 5 exercises you can start doing today!
- Shoulder rolls backward (make circles with both shoulders slowly) 5 – 10 x
- Gently squeeze your shoulder blades together (think of the mid-line in your upper back and bring the blades together) 5 – 10 x
- Breathing! As simple as it sounds, breathing can release tight muscles and relax them (practice focused breathing in the area of pain)
- Lying down, pull your knees into the chest and gently rock your pelvis forward and back
- Correct your posture! Sitting or standing with ideal posture can alleviate many of the everyday muscle strains
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