The last blog post looked at my 5 top tips to avoid back pain, so I thought it might be a good idea to continue on the preventative theme.

This time we will look at my top tips for avoiding neck pain.

1. Posture

More so than for back pain, having a good posture is the real key to avoiding having neck and upper shoulder pain.

Now, there is a lot of debate about if there is even such a thing as a bad posture but I think we can all agree that the photo to the right hardly represents a great position and that it is reasonable to think that anyone sitting like that for extended periods might have some issues!

2. Stretch and Move Your Neck

Throughout the day, give your neck a stretch and move it through its full range. You would be amazed at the number of people I see as a physiotherapist who almost immediately benefit from this simple piece of advice. Lots of people work at a fixed position and forget that they should be moving their neck and then wonder why it has gone stiff after being in the same position for 4 hours!

3. Deep Tissue Massage

Get a regular deep tissue massage on your neck and upper back. This works wonders to relieve tension, reduce any build up of pain and generally keep your neck and shoulders feeling loose. Personally I would recommend that you see one our amazing physiotherapists for this!

I hope that you have enjoyed reading this blog post. For anyone reading this blog who hasn't come across our site before: we are a home visit physiotherapy service, based in Lichfield but serving anywhere within a 25 minute drive including areas such as Sutton Coldfield, Tamworth, Cannock, Burton and Rugeley. We offer a wide range of services including paediatric physiotherapy, post-operative rehabilitation, neurological physiotherapy and neck and back pain relief. If you need further information or would like to book an appointment we can be contacted on 0788 428 1623 or via enquiries@threespiresphysiotherapy.co.uk