Can It Be True - Am I Actually Feeling Better?

Today I would have to say has been the least painful day since I sprained my neck. Yes, that's what it turned out to be - not my shoulders or my arm, but basically overstrained my neck.  I went to a new physiotherapist on Monday morning. He spent alot of time testing my arm and neck strength before deciding on a course of corrective action. That was EXACTLY what I wanted someone to do. Not just start treating me with drugs or acupuncture, etc, but find out what is the problem and how I can change my body to correct it.

My poor posture over the years - due to working all day on the computer - has resulted in my head being slumped forward which has pulled the muscled in my back and limited my flexibility. So first thing I need to do is keep my posture correct and aligned to relieve the pressure on my nect. Sitting up straight with support for my lower back. Sleeping on my back with a roll under my neck for proper alignment. Doing small neck exercises every hour in bed.

When my posture is corrected, I can definitely feel less pain.

So to all you younger people out there working all day slumped over a computer, please keep in mind your posture and try to keep your head over your shoulders - not leaned over.

Here's my picture for the day of me with my grandson William taken in 2010.