Our necks work hard every day, supporting the weight of our heads whether we’re in motion or sitting still. Yet most of us don’t give this vital body part much thought until we wake up one morning and feel stiffness or pain. Even though this discomfort can be aggravated by carrying a heavy load on one shoulder or sleeping in an awkward position, an achy neck is also a normal part of growing older. As we age, the disk that severe as cushions between the upper vertebrae gradually lose their thickness, “It’s like a tire going flat,” says Doug Kelsey, president of Sports Center, a physical therapy practice in Austin, Texas.
“Over time, the bones literally squish the disks.” When this happens, your body compensates by shifting the weight of your head from your neck to your joints; this can cause shoulder and arm pain.
Fortunately, as with age-related issues, staying active can help reverse the condition. “A number of studies show that with gentle, regular exercise, designed by Kelsey can do just that: Two are for instant pain relief and two help maintain neck strength to prevent future flare-ups.
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