The Optimal Body

328 | Our Top Tips to Improve Neck Health & Reduce Pain


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Tune into part 2 of our back pain series where DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the neck! DocJen and Dr. Dom dive into the anatomy of the neck, what may be contributing to neck pain, as well as the current research on degeneration around the neck. They explain the mobility-stability continuum and what it means to develop control over the body. By providing your solution with exercises, they discuss the relevance of mobility above and below the beck, as well as, using external load and building resilience.


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What You Will Learn In This PT Pearl:

02:22 - Insight into the anatomy of the neck

04:28 - Why do we feel pain higher up in the neck?

05:35 - Movements of the neck

10:29 - Insight into research: Yes, 20-year-olds can present degeneration in the neck on an MRI

13:51 - Should you target neck exercises or look above and below the problem area?

16:50 - Exercises to try

30:15 - It is important to get strong In the body!


Previous episodes you may be interested in:

  • Episode 76: Tech Neck and Forward Head Posture
  • Episode 212: Neck Herniations
  • Episode 90: TMJ/ Jaw Pain

  • To Watch the PT Pearl on YouTube, click here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://youtube.com/watch/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

    For research and full show notes, visit the full website at: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.docjenfit.com/podcast/episode328/⁠⁠


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