Ever wonder the secret to getting healthy and feeling amazing? Physical activity is the key to getting and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. However, like everything in life, sometimes we can over do it and overuse muscles resulting in neck pain or what some refer to as a pinched nerve near their neck or shoulders. Sometimes, we think something as non-strenuous as gardening can not possibly give me neck pain, however bad posture or crouching combined with looking down can be very strenuous on the body. Do a lot of research and make sure the activity is always done properly, even if it is as simple as Yoga!
Key Takeaways:
- When exercising, how one moves is important in preventing neck pain.
- Stressing the trapezius muscle, at the back of the shoulders, can cause headaches.
- During yoga exercises, pay attention to neck position and keep one’s chin pulled in.
“Neck pain may result from overuse of muscles in the neck and shoulder (many shoulder muscles also attach to the neck), strain on the joints in the neck, or a pinched nerve in the neck or shoulder area.”
Read more: Are workouts giving people stiff necks? – Harvard Health – Harvard Health
