How are you sitting right now? What is Posture? How does bad posture hurt my neck? These are all questions you may never have thought about or been asked, however, these are important questions for those suffering from neck pain.
The weight of the head dramatically increases more and more as the head is positioned forward. Normally the head weighs from 10-14 lbs. With a forward lean of 15″ the weight of the head increases to around 27 lbs. At 45″ the head weighs around 48 lbs. This can cause the muscles that support the head to overwork and be strained, leading to pain.
Neck pain is often a chronic problem, meaning we need to focus on prevention, which may include early detection of risk factors and increased physical activity.
Tips to Prevent Neck Pain While at a Desk
- Feet should remain flat on the floor
- Elbows relaxed at sides
- Forearms parallel with the floor
- Wrists relaxed
- Upright posture with chin tucked
Physical Therapy for Neck Pain in Queensbury, Malta & Delmar
The physical therapists at Capital Area PT not only help alleviate neck pain, but can help you prevent pain and protect your neck and spine with proper posture and head positioning. To schedule an appointment for neck physical therapy in Malta, Saratoga Springs, Delmar or Queensbury NY, please call (518) 289-5242.
