Preventing neck pain and stiffness

You may find the following advice helpful in preventingneck pain:

  • make sure you have good posture read about how to sit correctly , posture tips for laptop users , and common posture mistakes and fixes
  • take regular breaks from your desk, from driving, or fromany activity where your neck is held in the same position for a long period of time
  • if you often feel stressed, try relaxation techniques to help ease any tension in your neck
  • avoid sleeping on your front, and make sure your head is in line with your body (not tilted tothe side)if you sleep on your side
  • only use enough pillows (usually only one) to keep your head level with your body
  • make sure your mattress is relatively firm a soft mattress could mean your neckis bent while you sleep

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Medically Reviewed by a doctor on 21 Dec 2018