Springtime is here! Many of us are increasing our outdoor activities. That can mean neck and back pain for some of us who may be out of shape (like me!), carrying additional winter weight (like me too!) or who suffer from chronic pain. Here are some pain-relieving tips for your neck and lower back.
Stretch It Out.
Stretching before and after exercise of the hamstrings, hips and lower back relieves tightness and can also help alleviate lower back soreness before or during your sport’s season. A typical low back stretch is done from a supine position (lying on your back) by pulling both knees to your chest and holding the position 10-20 seconds. Tight hamstrings or hips also can trigger low back stiffness or soreness so stretching the hamstrings is also essential. To stretch the hamstrings from the supine position, raise one leg upward keeping it as straight as possible and gently pull the leg toward your chest. Hold 10-20 seconds and repeat with the other leg. Lastly, the supine hip stretch is performed with knees bent and feet on floor and placing left foot atop right knee and pulling left foot/right knee toward chest. Hold 10-20 seconds and repeat with right foot atop left knee and pulling right foot/left knee toward chest for the 10-20 second hold.
Roll Baby Roll.
Another way to reduce lower back, hamstring and hip stiffness is to use a foam roller over these muscles from a supine position. For the hamstrings, place the roller under the hamstrings and rock back and forth over the roller several times. Similarly place the roller under your bottom and go back and forth over the roller to eliminate hip stiffness. Next position the roller under your lower back and roll back and forth to help erase low back soreness and tightness.
More Help Please, It Still Hurts.
A Cervical (Neck) or Lumbar (Lower Back) Traction can be applied to your neck at home. The most recommended by physicians or physical therapists and safest traction device is the Saunders® Cervical Home Traction or Saunders® Lumbar Home Traction Devices. These devices are designed to provide safe, gentle and effective traction (stretching) to the neck or lower back region. These devices require no assembly and are ready to use out of the case. If you purchase one, your physician or physical therapist can help you learn how to use either device and can provide advice on the appropriate amount of force to use for your specific condition. Remember that every person is different, and your physician, clinician or physical therapist should tailor your treatment and device settings to your specific problems and needs.
How Easy the Saunders Cervical Traction Unit to Use?
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