Simple Neck Stretches I Can Do...

Lateral head tilts are probably the most common and simplest stretches one can do.

Simply tilt the head to the side bringing one ear toward that shoulder. Hold for 10 - 20 seconds and repeat on the other side. Do each side 3 times.

Bring the head slightly forward or back will change the muscle you are stretching a bit.

As a warm-up to a workout I'll do some half Neck circles and I may do these stretches post workout.

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What Size Pillow Should I Get?

Getting the Right Size Pillow is Key for
Your Neck for Proper Alignment

This is probably one of the most common questions if not the most common questions we will get. Pillow sizes are very important because it should be based on your size of the body and not on the size of the bed.

If the pillows are too big it can be a problem. What happens is instead of working the neck into alignment and putting a curvature back into the neck, it ends up pushing your head forward or tilting your head up towards the ceiling if you're on your side. You don't want to sleep in one of these awkward positions multiple times or for extended hours because your spine starts to change or conform to these positions.

If we're looking at spine from the front or back it should be straight up-and-down. If were looking at the spine from the side we should have nice smooth flowing curves.  In other words, you should have a nice "C" curve in the neck, that's with the neckroll is for. So when on your back that helps maintain and improve that cervical curve.

If the pillow is too small the same thing effect happens; your head basically has no support so you lose curve. On your side, same thing, instead of your head tilting towards the ceiling it just tilts more towards the bed, giving that the neck a lateral head tilt misalignment once again.

As you can see you really need a pillow that fit your body and your head and your neck appropriately. Doing this will ensure a properly aligned spine. Remember, that properly aligned spine means nerves are free from pressure and therefore pain is relieved.

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Additional Reading:

• Help with Choosing a pillow that works
• What to do for a Straight Neck
• The Arc4life Natural Alignment Pillow Video
• Studies that show the effectiveness of using a proper pillow
• Military Neck and Treatment Options

I’ve Been Getting Neck Pain, What Could It Be?

Here’s a list of 3 of the top neck pain contributors:

The top 3 causes of neck pain

1. Your Pillow- This may have been a great pillow one day but has lost its support. Or your pillow is okay, at least it seems okay but really it’s not. A good neck pillow will keep your head and neck in alignment reducing nerve pressure, thus reducing neck pain. Choosing the best neck pillow is one thing you can do to ensure a good nights sleep.
   
   
2. Your activities or work- If your head is always tilted to the right, that’s what your spine looks like. In this day and age of information, cell phones, tablets, laptops and more, you can just imagine yourself and others with hours of head flexion, forward head posture, or head tilt. If you are doing this posture regularly, your spine will start to position itself this way. If certain muscles are always being contracted, those muscles may spasm; or maybe you have an imbalance because the same muscle on the other side of the body is always being stretched and elongated. Again, this is abnormal and will cause nerve pressure and pain.
   
   
3. Constant stress- This could be referring to a stressful work environment or a lot of stress at home. This tends to create more muscle tension right across the back of the neck and shoulders. Not only does stress affect other body functions but it most definitely can contribute to neck pain and neck muscle tension. It can also affect you sleep; this is when our body does a lot of healing – YIKES!
   

Whatever the case, a big positive is to start using the Cervical Traction Neck Pillow. This pillow can help to correct your posture and get rid of the neck discomfort.

Visit Arc4life.com for your online selection of cervical support neck pillows, orthopedic pain relief products and Home traction units. Products for pain relief.


Additional Reading Resources:

• How to treat muscle pain in your neck or lower back
• Choose the best neck pillow for your neck
• Arc4life Neck Pillow and Neck Traction Units for stopping neck pain
• Poor Neck Alignment leads to a weaker neck
• I Forgot my neck Pillow, what do I do?

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