{"id":1555,"date":"2008-10-16T08:00:33","date_gmt":"2008-10-16T13:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/?p=1555"},"modified":"2008-10-15T20:39:11","modified_gmt":"2008-10-16T01:39:11","slug":"simple-ways-to-alleviate-neck-pain-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dietsinreview.com\/diet_column\/10\/simple-ways-to-alleviate-neck-pain-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Simple Ways to Alleviate Neck Pain at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/a>Neck pain is common for people of all ages and can be acute or chronic. Acute meaning that it only lasts for a short period of time while chronic can last for several weeks or longer. There are several factors that can cause neck pain and most of which are not serious. A\u00a0couple of these factors could be poor posture, stress,\u00a0or even a\u00a0poor sleeping position. But some factors can be serious such as spinal issues, motor vehicle accidents, or injuries from contact sports\u00a0and may require surgery. Remember, while at work, try to refrain from hunching over\u00a0into your computer. This is one of the leading causes of neck pain.<\/p>\n

Treatment for neck pain is somewhat simple and can be done by yourself. A few options are: rest, medication, therapeutic massage,\u00a0alternating between a\u00a0heating pad\u00a0and ice, gentle stretching, and neck exercises. If neck pain persists, contact a physician for more treatment options.<\/p>\n

Here are a few assisted stretches you can do to help hinder the pain.\u00a0I also added a cable shrug to strengthen the neck\u00a0region (traps).<\/p>\n

See Matt’s series on simple ways to alleviate common muscular pain and fitness injuries<\/a>.<\/em><\/p>\n