Tips to Prevent Neck Pain

Neck pain and back pain are very common. You have about a 90% chance of getting a severe episode of back or neck pain at some point in your life. Because of this fact, it is vital you know how to prevent neck and back pain as well as help get rid of it if it occurs.

Here are some ways to prevent or stop neck pain:

1. Try to maintain good neck posture- be aware of forward head posture and shoulders rolling forward.
2. Stay hydrated- this especially helps your discs and muscles.
3. Sleep with a neck pillow to help maintain or restore your neck curve and alignment.
4. Do regular stretching and exercise for joint and muscle health.
5. Avoid strenuous neck positions over long periods of time.

Additional Reading Resources

• How to Use the Neck Traction Collar for Neck Pain Relief
• What is Cervical Radiculopathy? And How Can My Neck Pillow Help?
• Neck Exercises
• Having Good Neck Posture
• The Linear Gravity Neck Support Pillow