Why functional strength is one of the keys to reducing neck pain

It’s not a SURPRISE that working at a computer all day makes our necks hurt.

(Or that texting, driving, or carrying around our little ones makes it worse.)

But we do hate having to deal with neck pain all the time - especially when it leads to headaches or lack of sleep, or makes it hard to do the things we love.

Most folks assess that their neck pain is related to excess tension - and then turn to massage, chiropractors, or stretching to help make it feel better.

We love all those modalities and think they can be a part of the puzzle for healing neck pain.

And we also believe that in order to reduce the onset of neck pain in the first place, you have to build your functional strength.

That means strengthening your core and spinal muscles so you can improve your posture and support your head without overworking your neck.

It means strengthening your shoulder girdle so you can do basic tasks with good form, without straining your neck.

You see, when you start to wake up and strengthen sleepy muscles, the ones that are overworking can finally take a break.

Want to start to build strength the smart way, so you can sit taller, reduce tension, and ease your neck pain?

Start with a Back in Action Pilates Assessment. This 75-minute in-person session is specifically designed for folks coming back to Pilates after the pandemic OR starting a Pilates practice for the first time.

One of our expert Pilates instructors will talk with you about your injuries, tweaks, and goals, take an in-depth muscular balance assessment, and help you set up a weekly Pilates practice that works with your body AND your life.

We’ve got lots of availability for one-on-one sessions and can easily work with your scheduling needs!

Click here to get started!