Baton Rouge Chiropractic Relief for Neck Pain: Exercise & Cox® Treatment

Neck pain is a common issue among office workers and individuals who work long hours in front of computers. In today’s world, who doesn’t spend long hours in front of a computer? Whether you are experiencing chronic discomfort or occasional stiffness, finding effective ways to alleviate neck pain is paramount. Recent studies have demonstrated that particular exercises, especially fixed resistance training and progressive resistance training, can considerably improve neck pain conditions. Exercise combined with chiropractic Cox® Technic treatment of the cervical spine can be quite alleviating! This blog post will explore the effectiveness of these exercises and provide evidence-based insights to facilitate your management of Baton Rouge neck pain more effectively.

UNDERSTANDING NECK PAIN

Neck pain can be caused by various factors, including poor posture, prolonged computer use, and muscle strain. Office workers are particularly susceptible to neck pain due to the repetitive type of tasks and the sedentary lifestyle associated with desk jobs. A new study stated that just one hour of computer usage by office workers with symptomatic neck pain triggered signs of neuromuscular deficit of the ulnar nerve, semispinalis muscle and anterior scalene muscle, which may indicate more risk of neuromuscular impairment of the upper extremities. (1) Your Baton Rouge chiropractor often recommends exercise as a non-invasive treatment alternative to alleviate pain and increase neck function.

THE ROLE OF EXERCISE IN MANAGING NECK PAIN

Combining chiropractic Cox® treatment with exercise is a usual method for managing and decreasing neck pain. It helps strengthen the neck muscles, improve posture, and increase flexibility and strength. A systematic review assessed the effects of neck exercise to passive or no intervention in adults with chronic neck pain and found that neck exercises significantly improved sensory testing measurements and reduced pain levels. (2) Another study explained that chronic neck pain affects grip strength and psychomotor skills and highlighted the importance of including exercises to improve overall functionality and reduce neck pain symptoms. (3) Two types of exercises that have shown significant benefits for neck pain patients follow:

Fixed Resistance Training – Helpful for building strength and stability, fixed resistance training concerns using a constant resistance throughout the exercise motion.

• Isometric Neck Exercises: These exercises include holding a position for a specified period to work the neck muscles.
• Neck Extension and Flexion: This involves moving the head up and down against resistance to strengthen the neck's front and back muscles.
• Chin Tucks: Sit up straight, tuck your chin in the direction of your chest without moving your shoulders, and hold for 5 seconds. Do this 10 times.

Progressive Resistance Training – Helpful in building muscle strength and endurance over time, progressive resistance training entails slowly increasing the resistance or weight used during exercises.

• Theraband Exercises: Using resistance bands to do neck movements such as lateral flexion and rotation.
• Shoulder Shrugs with Weights: With dumbells in each hand, shrug your shoulders towards your ears. Hold for a few seconds and then lower. Gradually add more weight as tolerated.

Exercise is a potent tool for managing neck pain. By incorporating it with gentle, effective chiropractic Cox® Technic treatment, you can significantly lessen neck pain, improve posture, and enhance overall neck function.

CONTACT Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers

Listen to this PODCAST with Dr.  James Kirk on The Back Doctors Podcast with Dr. Michael Johnson as he shares the effective gentle protocols of The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management in managing neck pain.

For more personalized advice and guidance, book a consultation with your Baton Rouge chiropractor today at Medical Spine and Sports Injury and Rehab Centers. Learn more about how you can take control of your neck pain and live a more pain-free life.