amgmmg wrote:Hi Lani
I am experiencing pain in my neck, shoulder and arm. Terrible pain in my arm when driving.
I think is all because of posture and stiff neck. I can feel the pain when sitting in my arm.
Chiropractic says I got a very stiff neck, and I should not exercise till I get rid of teh stiffness.
But surely exercise can help me to get rid of teh stiffness.
Is there any exercise I can do for my neck and my arm?
I cannot explain the pain in my arm, but it is all linked.
Thank you
Andrea
Hi Andrea,
So sorry to hear of your discomfort. The truth is, we all develop ergonomically challenging habits - that means compromises to spinal integrity and general good alignment - through habits of sitting, standing, and moving. For example, simply the regular practice of stepping into the car with one foot and twisting our way into the drivers seat is a good way to build muscle imbalance and throw things out of alignment. The proper way to enter the car is turn your back to the seat, sit, and swivel in . But who takes time to develop that habit? (guilty as charged).
This is why good postural habits, flexibility and strength training, and addressing tension and imbalance as it show sup are important. It's easy for old infirmities to immediately reappear as we practice habits of movement that are compromising.
A balanced program of flexibility training and strength challenge is the best preventative - and if you'd had an acute injury, then getting specific corrective PT important!
Lani