Sunday, July 10, 2011

Preventing Neck And Shoulder Pain

By Jeff Wrigley


There are a variety of reasons due to which neck and shoulder pain can be caused. It could be due to the lifting of heavy objects, sleeping in an awkward position or poor posture. Injury can also be cause of great discomfort. Usually the neck pain could disappear after a couple of days but is some cases it can be recurring and needs immediate attention.

Due to the continuous movement of the neck, it is usually more prone to injury and if immediate relief is not provided, it can be very painful. The most common symptoms of the hurt can be a tingling sensation or numbness or inability to do the normal physical activity.

One of the most common symptoms is a tickling sensation or numbness in this region of the body. As a result, it becomes difficult for persons to do any physical work. The person might as well feel the affected part swollen up in case of such pains. All the muscle groups in the body, in spite of carrying out different functions, are inter-related and inter-dependent. Therefore, irritation or pain in one part of the body affects the other parts as well.

Mental stress and the choice of lifestyle have also been found to be one of the major causes of the different body pains. When there is a combination of pain in the shoulder and the neck, it can cause a lot of problems and free movement might get restricted due to the distress caused.

The best means of reducing the ache is to get an anti-inflammatory cream and apply it on the injured areas for immediate remedy. Many persons usually take pain killers to reduce this bad sensation. However, continuous use of these medicines can bring even more problems and are recommended not to be consumed frequently.

If the persons has agonizing aches, it will be recommendable to visit a doctor who is able to identify the problem why it occurs. The pain the affected body areas can also be due to certain difficulties in the spinal cord. The spine is possibly not in line and it will be recommended to get a cure for it, as soon as possible before it gets worse.

Doctors prescribe special exercises that help in easy blood circulation all over the body, but proper precautions should be taken before indulging in exercises; in order to, prevent injury. However, complete bed rest for a certain span of time can also be suggested by the physician.

Based on the seriousness of the injury, the doctor may recommend an entire week of resting for immediate remedy. If the issue is as a result of an injury, it is recommendable to consult a doctor for identification of the problem. If the person is weighty, it is recommendable to lose a few pounds that have an effect on the regions and for better health.

Pain may sometimes stem from the problem of obesity. Thus, reduction of the body weight and maintenance of a well-toned body is always commendable. For that, one needs to follow a daily routine of exercises, programmed to strengthen the muscles. This will not only help maintain a superb body structure but also ward off these uninvited pains and discomforts.




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