Question 1

what are some good exercises for neck pain. i was leaning over & looked up & felt a dull ache from my neck to the back of my head. now have shooting pains down back ?

Accepted Answer

See Dr: Shooting pains down back from neck may mean nerve entrapment.

Question 2

i wanted to try an exercise dvd for back and neck pain. anyone know of any effective ones?

Accepted Answer

McKenzie Exercises: Pt for back and neck conditions involve stretching, strengthening, and some range of motion. These exercises start very gently, and then are progressed by a certified pt based upon patient response. All patients are different, so the exact exercises differ as does the progress. Pilates is also excellent for the core (yoga and piyo other options) if you want non-medical option.

Question 3

i have back and neck pain for 2-3 days. i sit in same position for many hours studying. pain is not going away. should i take medicine or exercise?

Accepted Answer

Muscle spasm: Could result from poor posture or as you mention, being in the same position por long periods of time. You should try getting up and stretching at regular intervals during your study time, gentle massage and heat may also help relieve your discomfort. If your pain persists or worsens you should seek medical attention. Good luck!

Question 4

i need neck exercises to fix neck pain from slouching?

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Proper posture: Proper posture is needed because no amount of exercise will help stresses on the neck related to posture issues.  Exercise can help.  Your head weighs an average of 12 lbs.  Imagine holding a 12 lb weight with your arm straight out away from your body rather than against your body for a period of time.  No matter how strong that arm is, it will fatigue faster with the weight away from your body!

Question 5

what are the best exercises to strengthen upper and lower back/neck pain?

Accepted Answer

Extension: Neck&back pain can result from repeated flexed postures-examples of this are texting, writing eating.We are frequently in this forward bending position.This can result in disc herniations leading to pain.Repeated extension exercises can help reverse this and strengthen the back. I recommend the book "treat your own back"  by r. Mckenzie.  Yoga also improves strength and flexibility of the spine.

Question 6

what cause the neck pain after sleep and what exercise can help release it?

neck pain after sleep

Accepted Answer

Cricks are common: There are various forms of neck pain after sleep such as typical muscle spams and/or stiffness, sometimes called "cricks". There are other more serious causes.  Start with gentle multi-directional stretches, hot shower/heat, and massage.  Unless advised otherwise, try over the counter anti-inflammatories.  With severe or continued pain, or other associated symptoms, seek expert consultation!

Question 7

horrbile neck pain after exercise, what to do?

Accepted Answer

If it does not: Improve, consider going to er as you may have ruptured a disc, especially if you have any radiating pain down extremities or back. Otherwise, if you have no contra-indications, heat/ice, nsaids, stretching can all be considered. However, to make sure it does not become a chronic issue, see someone with spine experience and consider pt if it continues to be a problem.

Question 8

getting back to exercise, swam face out of water (2 days ago).  neck pain and discomfort.  how long should this last?

Accepted Answer

A few days: Glad you are exercising. Next time do some good stretching first.

Question 9

why i always feel a back neck pain when i wake up in the next morning if i don't had an exercise a day before? is it cholesterol?

Accepted Answer

Morning stiffness: Not related to cholesterol but to joint inflammation and dehydration. Drink more water at bedtime for less morning stiffness.

Question 10

32 year old healthy son has been experiencing neck pain, no other symptoms at all, possibly from a minor trip over a box, hurting him for 10 days, what to do? any neck exercises you can suggest? what's better, ice or heat? need advice please!

Accepted Answer

Neck pain: given the history, likely neck sprain.  See a GOOD chiropractor or physical therapist.  Range of motion exercises if no numbness or tingling.

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What are some good exercises for neck pain. i was leaning over & looked up & felt a dull ache from my neck to the back of my head. now have shooting pains down back ?

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I wanted to try an exercise dvd for back and neck pain. anyone know of any effective ones?

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I have back and neck pain for 2-3 days. i sit in same position for many hours studying. pain is not going away. should i take medicine or exercise?

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I need neck exercises to fix neck pain from slouching?

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What are the best exercises to strengthen upper and lower back/neck pain?

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What cause the neck pain after sleep and what exercise can help release it? neck pain after sleep

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Horrbile neck pain after exercise, what to do?

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Getting back to exercise, swam face out of water (2 days ago). neck pain and discomfort. how long should this last?

A member asked:

Why i always feel a back neck pain when i wake up in the next morning if i don't had an exercise a day before? is it cholesterol?

A member asked:

32 year old healthy son has been experiencing neck pain, no other symptoms at all, possibly from a minor trip over a box, hurting him for 10 days, what to do? any neck exercises you can suggest? what's better, ice or heat? need advice please!

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