THE neck pain, also called neck pain, corresponds to sharp pain in the neck, which most of the time disappears within a few days or weeks. They can be due to many factors such as professional or sporting activities, poor posture, osteoarthritis, or even anxiety. Approximately ⅔ of French people would be affected during their lifetime by an episode of neck pain according to the Health Insurance website.
Simple changes in posture or taking paracetamol can help relieve temporary neck pain, but very easy exercises can also help relieve tension. Lisa, a physiotherapist known as @lisakine_ on Instagram, shared the two actions to know to calm neck pain.
Neck pain: here are the exercises you need to know to relieve neck pain
In an Instagram video, the physiotherapist shows two very simple tips to effectively soothe neck pain. She recommends practicing these actions regularly, to see a real reduction in neck pain. Here are the two habits to adopt to take care of your neck in case of neck pain.
A massage at the base of the skull
The expert first details how massage the base of the back of the head, in order to soothe neck pain. To perform this massage correctly, she explains that you must place your fingers at the base of the skull, on either side of the neck, then massage in small, deep circles. She advises not to hesitate to press during the massage, in order to really feel its effects on the cervical area.
Stretch your head to the sides
In her video, the physiotherapist then recommends practice stretching to relieve neck pain. To do this, she shows how to tilt your head to the side, accompanying it with your hand. You should feel a slight pull in the cervical area on the side opposite the head and stay in this position for about 30 seconds. She advises repeating the movement frequently to effectively soothe neck pain.
Sources:
- Understanding cervicalgia (neck pain) – Health insurance
- Neck pain, stiff neck: what to do and when to consult? – Health Insurance