I have neck pain due to prolonged sitting in chair as my work demands to do so. What is it I can do to not have the pain?
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Hi lybrate-user, I can understand how painful neck pain can be. Here are some options that you can try on a regular basis at work. 1. One study showed the longer you sit, the more likely you are to have neck pain. Standing up frequently, whether to pop to the water cooler, chat to your colleagues or just go for a walk around- all will help. 2. Avoid holding the same neck position for long periods of time. Especially if looking down. Studies have shown people who look down (we call this ?neck flexion?) for long periods are more likely to get neck pain. It?s easy to get caught up in a document you?re reading- so remember to move frequently. Sometimes document holders can help. 3. Don?t let work get you down! If you are stressed, or unhappy at work, you are more likely to get neck pain. Speak with your boss about changing things that don?t work for you. 4. Sit. Stand. Move. Repeat. Regular movement is so important we are mentioning it again. You can have the poshest desk with the most expensive seat, and the latest computer screen. However, if you sit there all day and barely move, you?re still more likely to get neck pain, as well as other problems. 5. Movement is key. And if you can add in some exercise (whatever you enjoy doing, it doesn?t need to be the gym) you are minimising your risk of getting neck pain- and also gaining lots of other health benefits! Hope this helps. Good Luck.
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