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Shoulder or Neck Pain

Upstream and downstream...

Possible Non-Medical Solutions

These are in a rough ascending order of likely effort and cost.

Sit Still Less & Move More

Static positions train your body to maintain those positions.

ROM Is reduced.

Use your neck and turn your head more...

  • stop relying on the reversing camera in your car
  • if you have a swivel chair, stop swivelling

Check Your Pillows

Not too high

Side, back sleeper differences

Improving Shoulder Mobility

These work well;

  • Deadhang exercises
  • hands on wall one from Built to Move book.

Massage

In my experience this works for a short while if done correctly by a good physio or therapist. If you find this treatment helps but doesn't last long, look at the other solutions.

Posture

I've never found any attempt to consciously improve or correct my posture make a difference. Core & general strength, movement and mobility have.

A strong posterior chain will suffice to both improve and maintain a good posture.

Possible Medical Solutions

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