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Do you experience neck pain?

Straight from physio Sara Guevara - do you experience neck pain at work?

Maybe your neck could do with some training! I certainly noticed a difference when I started judo (lots of holding the head up off the floor). My neck pain used to be daily, now it only comes along when I've had time off training. Give it a go team!


The Age reports on the treatment for neck pain: exercise!


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"Australian researchers have revealed the only treatment scientifically shown to help beat office-related neck pain – and it's not ergonomic adjustment.

University of Queensland researchers, working with colleagues in Denmark, looked at the scientific evidence for exercise, stretching, regular screen breaks, and ergonomic adjustment to help relieve neck pain in office workers. They found most were unsupported by rigorous studies.


Only one thing worked consistently: a targeted program to strengthen the muscles of the neck, shoulders and back."



Read more here: https://www.theage.com.au/technology/work-a-pain-in-the-neck-heres-what-science-says-helps--and-its-not-ergonomics-20171219-h075ib.html

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