4 Stretch's For Your Tight Neck

Опубликовано: 01 Ноябрь 2024
на канале: [P]rehab

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While strengthening is my go to for neck pain, stretching often times provides temporary relief. Tag someone that needs to stretch their neck!
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Neck pain is one of the most significant health problems worldwide, it is estimated that 22-70% of the population have neck pain at some time in their lives. It has also been suggested that the incidence of neck pain is increasing! It is ranked as the fourth leading cause of years lived with disability. Rates of reoccurrence and chronicity are reported to be high, which calls for preventive measures, or [P]Rehab! There is evidence suggesting you may reduce the risk of neck discomfort by approximately half with an exercise program.
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Neck pain often presents with impairments in poor flexibility of lower cervical and upper thoracic spine muscles. A randomized controlled trial by Ylinel et al demonstrated that manual therapy vs. stretching both improved neck symptoms, with no differences between the groups. As a physical therapist I often perform manual therapy in the clinic, however, this study demonstrates that mobility based exercises also show benefits. Show here are 4 exercises I commonly prescribe in the clinic to improve the mobility of these muscles.

✅Self Neck Traction
✅Levator Scapulae Soft Tissue Mobilization
✅Neck Mobilization With Lacrosse Ball
✅Upper Trapezius Stretch
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Check https://theprehabguys.com/prehab-your... for the entire article which includes a FREE "Prehab Your Neck Pain" Program. Included are detailed video tutorials, instructions, sets, reps, hold times, days/week, etc!