Anyone who has neck / back issues especially at computer or driving, i feel ya pain!
Had injuries in the past that cause problems? I've settled on a few things that work really well for me, nothing groundbreaking, but they just work.
Physio's & chiro's feel great at the time & are how i got most of these things, however without a routine i found myself always needing to returnto them at some point. And imagine if you saved all those osteo bills in BTC over the years!
1) A full campaign of stretching every other morning. Routine / creating a habit seems to be key here, & prob helps with circadian rhythms also.
2) Every other day focus on core & hip strength, this can have an outsized impact compared to anything else.
3) Daily walks. Get in the natural light, leave phone at work / home, do it, its great. Bonus points for barefoot if your not walking on icy cement or needle ridden streets.
4) Adjustable desk. Your body will tell you when it feels like standing or sitting
5) Frequent micro breaks away from desk, stretch your body out by putting arms up to a doorframe & leaning fwd. Bonus points for nurturing the left / right brain by juggling (rolled up socks won't bounce everywhere when dropped) or touching left ear with right hand etc. Yes this could be ridiculous in a workplace, easier for those who WFH.
6) 5-10 mins laying down in the evening w/ a rolled up towell under neck, or the blue plastic thing-a-ma-jiggy-me in the pic (Start w/ 5 mins!)
7) A cushion behind the lower back of your car seat, make adjustments for max support / upright back as possible.
8) Lift weights. Have a cup of cement & harden up.
