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NECK PAIN

In reality, our necks don't have much flexibility. And if you keep your neck in an unusual position too long-jutting forward, for example, or sleeping in an awkward position-you risk an irksome episode of neck pain.

Simple steps to relief

Tilt your chair back

Often, neck pain is caused by jutting your head forward. The solution? Bring your reading material to you. When you read or watch television, recline your chair so that your head is supported by the back of the chair or a wall.

Adjust your PC monitor

If you work at a computer make sure you don't have to crane your neck to look at your monitor.

Get a copy holder

You can easily strain your neck from looking back and forth from the computer to copy off to the side and lower than the screen. A copy holder attached to the monitor at eye level will allow you to read documents without straining your neck.

Wear a headset

Do you cradle the phone receiver between your ear and shoulder while taking notes or writing on a computer? Consider switching to a headset and saving your neck stiffness and pain.

Trade up to a down pillow

To keep from waking up with a stiff neck, choose a pillow made of down or other pliant material or one of the orthopedic pillows instead of solid foam rubber. A good pillow follows the contours of your neck instead of leaving your neck unsuported. And sleep on your side or back, not your stomach.

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