I recently met a new client with years of mild neck pain. He’s tried every kind of treatment and just figured he had to live with it.

Here’s the homework I gave him:

• More quality sleep

• More whole foods

• More water

• More general exercise

• More variety in postures and movements

• More addressing of stress

Necks are stubborn and a magnet for stress and inactivity. Trust me whe I say that the usual treatments and devices will not fix chronic neck pain (acute pain is a different story).

My approach is to stop directing all the focus on the symptomatic area and instead redirect attention to your overall physical and mental well being. Focus on your foundation first!

Fun fact: I will tell you to go for walks if you have neck pain!

(July 25 2021)