 
What
do exercises have to do with relieving your pain from a sore neck
or back? Lots. Research in sports medicine and spine care show that
a key aspect of the recovery and rehabilitation process involves
exercise and movement.
Taking
drugs to mask pain is a Band-Aid approach, and over time, can have
disastrous effects on internal organs. The best long-term solution
to orthopedic problems involves making the muscles, ligaments, tendons
and joints stronger, more flexible and resistant to injury. That
way, you are more resistant to future attacks of pain. Exercise can
play a role before surgery to correct a problem as well as after
surgery, as you re-strengthen the muscles, ligaments, tendons and
joints to make them more injury-resistant.
If
you have pain related to neck or back problems, you should first
visit one of our specialists to determine the cause of the pain.
They will identify the best treatment for your problem, and one of
our therapists will be able to customize an exercise program just
for you. Your program may involve some of the exercises shown in
our exercise library section.
Some
of the exercises shown can help relieve simple neck and back pain.
Other exercises can also be effective at strengthening for injury
prevention.
Remember,
never do any exercise that causes increased pain. Never do any exercise
after an injury related to a traumatic event, such as a fall or sports
injury or any onset of pain that has emerged suddenly. Consult one
of our specialists first.
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NOTE:
We recognize that people will diagnose and treat themselves. We
have provided this medical information to make you more knowledgeable
about nonsurgical aspects of care, the role of exercise in your
long-term recovery, and injury prevention. In some cases exercise
may be inappropriate. Remember, if you diagnose or treat yourself,
you assume the responsibility for your actions. You should never
do any exercise that causes increased pain. You should never do
any exercise that places body weight on a weakened or injured limb
or back.
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