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Facts about NECK PAIN Neck pain   (or   cervicalgia ) is a common problem nowadays, with two-thirds of the population experiencing neck   pain   at some point of their lives. When your neck is sore, you may have difficulty moving it, especially to one side. Many people describe this as a stiff neck. A common cause of neck pain is muscle strain or tension due to mechanical and postural fault . Usually, everyday activities are to be blamed. Such activities include bending over a desk for hours, placing your computer monitor too high or too low, prolonged use of a computer keyboard, having poor posture while watching TV or reading, straining the neck by cradling the phone on your shoulder for too long , a strain from carrying a heavy package or suitcase on one side, sleeping in an uncomfortable position with your neck at an improper angle , or twisting and turning the neck in a jarring manner while exercising. Neck pain, although felt in the ...

Neck Strengthening / Static Neck Exercises Neck strengthening exercises are designed to improve the strength of the neck muscles.These exercises are indicated in the conditions like neck pain , postural neck pain , cervical disc problem and cervical degenerative conditions.  The following advanced neck strengthening exercises should be performed approximately 3 times daily. As your neck strength improves, the exercises can be progressed by gradually increasing the repetitions, frequency,strength of contraction or duration of the exercises provided they do not cause or increase pain.                                                           1.Static Extension (fig. 1) Begin this neck exercise sitting or standing erect with your back and neck straight, shoulders should be slightly retracted. Place your hand (single or both) ...