Working from home has become the norm for many office workers due to the COVID-19 pandemic. While this setup has its advantages, one common issue is poor posture, leading to discomfort in the neck, back, shoulders, and even the development of a neck hump.
This is often a result of improper ergonomics in your home office, causing you to slouch, bend over, and strain to see your computer screen. Prolonged poor posture can strain your neck and upper back muscles, causing structural changes in the spine leading to conditions like kyphosis.
To combat this, a combination of exercises that stretch the pectoral muscles and strengthen the trapezius and rhomboids is recommended. These exercises can help stabilize your shoulders and maintain proper posture. It’s important to consult your doctor before starting a new exercise routine if you don’t exercise regularly.
1. Pectoralis wall stretch
This exercise involves standing diagonally facing a wall, placing your elbows and forearms on the wall at chest level, and moving your body away from the wall to feel a chest stretch. Hold for 30 seconds on each side.
2. Superman
Lie on your stomach, extend your arms in front of your head, and lift your arms and legs toward the ceiling to engage your back muscles. Hold for 3 seconds and repeat 10 times.
3. Bentover Row
Hold a barbell or dumbbell in each hand, bend forward at the hips, and lift the weight toward your chest, squeezing your shoulder blades together. Repeat 10-12 times.
4. Reverse fly
Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart, hold a dumbbell in each hand, bend forward at the waist, and lift the dumbbells to your sides while squeezing your shoulder blades together. Repeat 10-12 times.
5. Neck and shoulder blade contraction
To correct neck hump posture and reduce neck pain, try neck and shoulder (scapular) pulling exercises. Roll your neck back and perform shoulder pulls to strengthen these muscles.
These exercises can help you avoid developing a neck hump and maintain good posture. Remember to consult a doctor before beginning any new exercise routine if you are not already active.
This article is an answer to the question “How do I get rid of a bump on my neck?'' asked by April Strickland of Yarmouth.
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