Pain in the Neck?

Do you ever have neck pain?

The problem might be your head...and I don't mean in your mind.  The actual weight of your head could be putting pressure on your neck as you go about your daily activities, depending on how you go about them.

If you've ever wondered how an ostrich manages with such a long, thin neck, look at the tiny size of it's head.  By contrast, average adult human head weighs about 10-12 lbs and if you're dropping it down to look at your phone or to look at the ground directly in front of you when walking, you're pulling the weight of a bowling ball down, creating pressure in your spine and maybe some discomfort in your neck and back.  Any part of you below your head could potentially be affected by that downward pressure.

Want to improve your posture?  Don't put your head in the sand!  Start with noticing where your head goes as you go about your day.

Here are a few simple tips...

1.  Looking at your phone?  Try nodding instead of dropping your head.  Lift your phone to about chest level and close to your body.

2.  Walking and don't want to trip or step in dog poo?  Look at the ground a bit ahead of you instead of directly in front of you.  

3.  At the computer?  Pull your chair closer to your desk so you're not pitching forward to see your screen.

4.  Reading a book while sitting?  Similar to the phone.  Nod your head (don't drop it) to look at the book.  Put a pillow or bag/backpack on your lap to support your arms while raising the book.

5.  In general...notice when you move you're head if you are consistently pushing you face forward or dropping your head down.  Just noticing how you're moving can start to change your habits.

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