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Do You Know How to Avoid Neck Pain?

By Laurie Udesky
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

Each year one out of three adults experiences neck pain. In fact, it's the second most common reason for time off of work (right after low back pain), according to a study in the journal Physical Therapy. Do you know how to avoid a pain in the neck? Take this quiz and see how you do.


1. You can avoid neck pain by:

a. Adjusting your workstation so that it's more comfortable
b. Reducing how much you carry in your briefcase or purse
c. Shifting often while traveling by car, train or air
d. All of the above

2. If you have good posture, you can avoid neck pain even if you sit at a desk all day.

True
False

3. If you talk a lot on the phone, you could develop neck pain.

True
False

4. Which of the following kinds of exercise might actually cause neck injury?

a. Range-of-motion exercises like stretches and tai chi
b. High-impact exercises like running and aerobics
c. Low-impact exercises like swimming and walking
d. Strengthening exercises like weight training and yoga

5. You can ease neck pain if you:

a. Try to move your neck as little as possible
b. Hold your book above waist level while reading
c. Do vigorous neck swivels several times a day
d. None of the above

6. If you've had a neck injury, you shouldn't exercise.

True
False

7. When should you see a doctor about your neck pain?

a. If the pain is severe or continuous
b. If pain shoots down your arms or legs
c. If you also have headaches, tingling or weakness
d. All of the above



First published Mar 26, 2003


Last updated Jan 05, 2006


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