Have you ever had the thought that your head is too heavy for your neck? If you have, know you are far from alone. This is a rather common complaint for people who live with chronic neck pain. It is also not uncommon for folks who have sustained whiplash from a car accident to have these same feelings. Often associated with these feelings can be headaches and general fatigue/muscle aches. The good news is that there are ways to resolve this problem.
Many people will struggle for months with this problem not knowing what can be done. They will visit multiple doctors, have imaging of their neck/spine, and often are prescribed medication for pain or even muscle relaxers. Unfortunately, it is doubtful that any resolution will come of that pathway. Some will visit their chiropractor who will adjust the neck and likely provide temporary relief…but not the relief the individual is looking for. This leaves many folks at a loss for what to do. BUT remember I said there is a solution.
Just what is that solution?
Addressing the strength and coordination of the neck muscles. In a large percentage of cases, if a person says their head feels too heavy for their neck it is due to weakness or incoordination. These issues happen in people who live with chronic neck pain and especially after a whiplash event.
What exercises you ask?
Well, that truly depends…on the exact presentation of the person. It depends on what muscles are relatively weak or what the issue with incoordination is. The answer here unfortunately cannot be found by looking for online exercises. The ones you may see are likely all fine, but not necessarily right for all at that moment in time. The proper difficulty, sets, reps, and frequency need to be metered out by a professional for the best possible results.
The best news is that you can be seen without referral by a muscle and joint expert who can evaluate and answer the question of…what is (are) the best exercise(s) to solve the problem.
If you are done with feeling like your head is too heavy for your neck…time to solve the problem. Click the following LINK to speak to a muscle and joint expert who can help solve the problem with you.