Every activity puts some strain on the body, whether the activity is hammering nails or typing on a keyboard. In our experience at Active Integrative Medicine, we have found that many people who work desk jobs experience soreness in their necks due to long hours spent staring at screens.
If you are dealing with a sore neck for any reason, we encourage you to turn to us for help. In this article, we will go over a few things you can try to relieve your sore neck and prevent future issues.
- Heat and Cold Packs – One thing you can do to relieve short term soreness in your neck is apply heat and cold packs. Applying a cold pack to a sore neck helps to numb any acute pain you are experiencing, making it duller and more manageable, if not easing it altogether. On the flip side, applying a heat pack to the area will help loosen any tension in the area, allowing your neck to relax.
- Practice Good Posture – Something you can do to prevent sore necks in the long term is to pay attention to your posture and practice holding your neck in the right alignment. This is especially important for office workers and people who spend a lot of time in front of screens—your natural inclination is to hold your head and neck closer to the screen, but doing this over time can create the soreness you want to avoid. Our team can help you practice good neck posture so that you don’t make yourself sore.
- Seek Treatment – A third thing you can do to relieve a sore neck is to seek help from a qualified physical therapist or chiropractor. Our team can help you adjust your neck to alleviate the persistent soreness you are dealing with.