5 Neck Exercises To Get Rid of Neck Pain

Many a times the way we sit, stand, lie-down affects our muscles, nerves. Our posture may create problems for us and thus lead to multiple pain in bodies. For instance, many people may suffer from neck pain due to their posture. However, there are multiple ways in which you can either avoid the same or if you are already suffering from it, then you can do some exercises for getting relieved for the pain. Follow some simple exercises as below to protect yourself from severe neck pain which can in turn lead to nervous disorders and endless pain.

* Stretches

Most of the times the neck pain is due to stiffness. To avoid this stiffness one must on a regular basis do neck stretches. Stretches help to expand motion and provides elasticity in joints. This can be done on daily basis even while you are sitting at work.

* Strengthening

Some times the pain in the neck in due to muscles which is due to incorrect posture hence it becomes important to do some strengthening exercises which will reduce the flare-ups and thereby hep in maintaining postures.

* Heating Pad

Before doing any stretching or strengthening exercises you must apply heating paid to your neck so that it can warm the stiff joints and muscles and makes them smooth to move and stretch.

* Apply Cold Pack

It is quite possible to have inflammation caused in the muscles and joints of neck after exercises. To soothe that inflammation once can apply cold pack (of ice or frozen peas wrapped in towel)

* Aerobic Conditioning

This can be done everyday by using a treadmill or an elliptical machine. It increase blood flow and therefore can loosen the muscles to cause increase in the range of motion by also soothing the upper back. Aerobic conditioning helps in producing of endorphins which act as natural painkillers for body and can therefore reduce pain.