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What will be best exercise for cervical
Plz tell me some exercise snd precaution in cervical region c5-c6 as my job is sitting for atleast 8 hour in a day
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Posture corrections must firstly.
Avoid toward bending.
Stretching exercises of neck.
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There are various desktop stretches and various strengthening exercises which will help you to continue your work easily and for this you can consult us online.
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Isometric Neck strengthening exercise in front of miror.
Thoracic mobility exercise on chair
Chest stretch in standing.
Posture correction exercise in sitting and standing and lying down position.
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Learn these exercise from a physio properly then practice on your own
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take breaks in between
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Hot fomentation x twice daily.
Neck Exercises.
Neck Stretching.
Postural Correction.
Shoulder Shrugs .
Core Strengthening Exercises.
Take frequent Breaks at work
Use cervical pillow.
Use Back Support.
Self Massage the back of neck.
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Neck strengthening exercises are useful in maintaining a right posture, which inturn helps in relieving neck pain.
Exercises includes Chin tuck, Bending your neck on either sides and try to put some extra pressure in the end. Also exercises for upper back will help in relieving neck pain. As it will keep your shoulder back.
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Technique is quite important in these exercises. So learn these from a Physiotherapist nearby.
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Be aware of your posture and keep correcting your self.
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Dr. Gopika Karihaloo Amin (PT)
Physiotherapist
14 yrs exp
Mumbai
Stretching exercises and ROM exercises for the neck are the best for desk job workers. Taking a break every one hour and stretching the whole body is also a good idea. Exercises cannot be explained on the phone. Best to visit a physiotherapist once and then practice by yourself.
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