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Common problems of the neck, shoulders and upper back.......

 

* neck pain that is worse on movement

* neck pain radiating to the shoulder

  (nerve entrapment secondary to    

    muscular tension)

* pain to neck and shoulders on

   shoulder rotation, horizontal

   abduction/adduction

* whiplash

* torticolis

 

Associated contributing factors may include.....

 

* poor posture and our natural habits

  affects all workers in all professions

  and skills

* at home - parenting, carers

* lifting - most of which is done with

  incorrect posture by all of us due to

the situation/ environment we are in

* carrying/pulling weights - again

  affects us all in every day life, not

  only during sporting activities - our employment and even carrying

   shopping