Should I be resting or moving?
- Keep moving, even if you move slowly at first.
- Do whatever you normally would and stay at, or return to work. This is important and the best way to get better.
- Try to move your neck, slowly and gently for ten to twenty seconds every hour when you are awake.
- Change positions regularly where ever you are.
- Try to stay active but remember not to carry out activities which aggravate any pains you may have in your neck and/or arm(s).
- Try to find a position that reduces any pains you may have in your neck and/or arm (s).
- Check your pillow is not too firm or your mattress too soft. This can make your neck problem worse.
- Wearing a collar will slow down your recovery and should never be worn when driving.
- Exercise really helps your neck problem and can relieve your pain.