Neck Care Tips

DO: - keep your neck warm - wear a scarf when going outside or in drafty areas - tuck in your chin while looking down - when lying on your back or side - use pillows for support - keep head in straight alignment with body - strengthen your neck by - moving head ____ times every hour throughout the day - moving head forward and side to side - avoiding painful positions - avoiding activities that irritate your neck
DON'T: - tilt or rotate head to side when lying on back or side, - keep your head in one position too long, - sleep on your stomach, or, - carry heavy objects


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