TIPS AND TRICKS TO SAVE YOUR NECK

During activities of daily life or during a workout, the realization of a wrong move can have serious repercussions on the neck . It must be said that the neck is an area heavily used and a very delicate area. It is important to maintain our neck . Here are some tips to prevent or relieve your neck .

Ouch, I hurt my neck

If certain movements or postures are very dangerous for the neck (those that are poorly made), the number 1 enemy of our neck , it's the inactivity.Whatever your background and your sensitivity, the region of neck meets regularly, she softens and tones. In other words, do not hesitate to make it work, however, provided to make the right moves in the right conditions.

The neck massage

A gentle massage of the regular neck accompanied by a welfare and relief of some pain neck . In practice regularly at night before bed. Massage can be performed with a preparation of camphor, a massage oil or essential oil of lavender or geranium. Also note that heat relieves pain, relaxes muscles and reduces joint stiffness (kettle, heater, heat lamps, hot bath or shower, wet washcloth, etc..).

Exercise to relax her neck

Again, the neck region is very delicate. Every movement must be done very carefully and slowly.

To obtain a good relaxation of neck , made 6 slow rotations of the head in one direction, then 6 in the other all day.
For simple maintenance, perform at least 2 rotations in each direction, 3 times a week. 

This exercise of rotations of the head seems very simple. However, you must comply with many precautions:
Start with the side that seems the easiest. 
Do not work fully during the first 2 rotations. 
The first rotation should be done with extreme slowness. 
Practice working then the amplitude and the symmetry. 

Rotation is the movement's most comprehensive for the neck . It makes you aware of your level of joint stiffness and muscle and accurately locate a nerve.
Note that small cracks heard during a rotation are normal. However, any pain, even extremely low, is not.

Choose the right pillow

To sleep, better bring a good pillow, that is to say of him that hugs your cervical curve, ideally an ergonomic pillow. Avoid sleeping on your stomach. Check also keeping your mattress. If it should not be too hard, it should not be too soft or collapsed.

Sports to avoid

Some sports are the cervical strain. Better to avoid them.
Breaststroke not casting: this creates a tension swimming neck .
Floor gymnastics: work on the joints and falls can be harmful to the neck .
Judo: force, falls can cause neck injury. 
Weightlifting: poorly enforced, this practice can damage the cervical (lack of heat, heavy loads, poorly distributed over the shoulders, lifted sudden weight, etc.)..
Greco-Roman: it develops the muscles of the neck but does not prevent injuries. 

Other tips jumble

Avoid high heels.
Wear a scarf.
Avoid drafts.
Do not sit for hours at the computer.
Avoid backpacks.
Do not call stalling the handset between your shoulder and ear.