How can I keep my neck healthy?

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If you want to keep your neck happy and healthy, these would be my top recommendations:

MOVE MORE.
ACTIVATE YOUR BACK MORE.
STRETCH YOUR NECK GENTLY SOMETIMES.
STRENGTHEN YOUR SHOULDERS.
THINK ABOUT POSTURE MORE.
LISTEN TO YOUR NECK.
SLEEP HOWEVER YOU WANT.

How do I take care of my neck and spine?

Here are eight ways to give your neck the care it needs to stay strong and pain-free.

Improve your posture: Proper spinal alignment is important to prevent wear and tear on your neck.
Create a more ergonomic workspace: If you work at a computer, aim to create a comfortable workspace.

How do you treat neck pain?

If you have minor neck pain or stiffness, take these simple steps to relieve it:

Apply ice for the first few days.
Take OTC pain relievers, such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
Take a few days off from sports, activities that aggravate your symptoms, and heavy lifting.
Exercise your neck every day.
Use good posture.

How do you relieve a text neck?

Raise your phone to eye-level when texting or reading.

Raise the phone. Move the phone (and other devices) up closer to eye level so the head does not have to be tilted forward.
Take frequent breaks.
Stand up straight.
Arch and stretch.
Exercise regularly.

What neck text feels like?

Here are some of the most common symptoms associated with Text Neck: Stiff neck: neck soreness and difficulty turning your head, especially after long usages of mobile devices. Pain: usually described as a dull aching pain in one spot or throughout an area of the neck.

Can chiropractor fix text neck?

Chiropractic care is one of the most effective therapies in treating Text Neck. Chiropractors are qualified to help and correct misalignments of the vertebrae throughout the neck and spine.