The factors of neck and shoulder tightness
Different jobs presents different problems for our body to overcome. Much like a desk job, we can get extreme tightness in the neck and shoulders unless we actively work on keeping our body fresh, balanced and strong.
Working as a massage therapist, I consistendly have foward head posture, so this is something I have to watch out for myself.
Now, here the meat with no bread….
Here are the factors I look at.
Be it for myself, or during consultations…
Time in posture and positions?
Effort and stress while in the positions?
Are my lungs open or close while I’m breathing or speaking? (Thoracoscapular rhythm dictates, if your ribs don’t move nicely, your shoulders won’t move nicely. There will be compensations and extra demands placed on neck and chest connection C6-T1)
How are the ergonomics of what I am doing. Am I using different techniques bilaterally to distribute the stress across my body in a manner I am happy with?
Ask yourself these question across your day and over time, you’ll find the solutions the work for you. Those are the minute details within the major activity/s that causes into what’s happening.
If you don’t know, check on my different blog posts, go watch some YouTube physiotherapist videos or…
Prehab/rehab/maintenance.
Limbering up (corrective exercises)
Physical activity. Do things you can enjoy doing
Walking.
Getting general treatment from an Osteo, remedial, or myo therapist.
Secondary things to consider
When I am away from work, maybe at home, driving, sitting at a friends house, am I adding to the physical stress?
How’s my sleep and down time?
Am I on point with my diet?
How my emotional and social stress?
Is there 1 major factor that has me tighten up after I come across it or it comes to mind. Are there a few things that open up my body when I am thinking about it or participating in it?
Straight forward enough?
