Tips given by Doroski Chiropractic Neurology in Woodbridge
VA. Dr Doroski is the only Chiropractor
in Woodbridge Virginia with a diplomate in Chiropractic Neurology.
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Helping to prevent neck pain!
Just like anything we take pan free movement for
granted. Unfortunately as we age pain
free becomes the abnormal as opposed to the normal. So now it becomes something we need to
maintain! Visiting Doroski Chiropractic
Neurology in Woodbridge VA is one way to achieve it. If that isn’t possible the next thing would
be to start doing some home maintenance.
Maintenance of the neck range of motion is easier than you
would think and pretty basic but doing it daily makes a world of difference. One of the main reasons for neck pain is poor
posture. So I tell all my patients to
try and break up long periods of sitting at the computer. If you get up every 45 minutes or so and do
some of these stretches you can help your neck a bunch.
That being said you need to start in a good neutral postion
so when you do the exercises you aren’t creating another problem. Start with you neck squarely over shoulders
with your shoulder relaxed at your side.
Rotations. Sitting or standing, turn your head slowly to the
left and then to the right as far as you can, comfortably. Hold each stretch
for 10 seconds to 30 seconds.
Shoulder circles. While standing, raise your shoulders
straight up, then move them in a circle around, down and back up again. Circle
in both directions.
Side stretches. While standing, stretch your neck slowly to
the left trying to touch your ear to your shoulder. Repeat on the right side.
Resistance exercises. Place your right hand against your
head above your ear and gently press, resisting the movement with your neck. Do
the same with your left hand on the other side.
Head lifts. Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet
flat on the floor. Lift and lower your head, keeping your shoulders flat on the
floor. Next, lie on 1 side and lift your head toward the ceiling. Repeat this
movement on your other side and while lying on your stomach.
These should help you maintain a pain-free range of motion
but seeing your chiropractor on a regular basis will help you maintain
alignment and also decrease muscle spasms.
Doroski Chiropractic Neurology
3122 Golansky Blvd, Ste 102
Woodbridge VA 22192
703 730 9588
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