1. Think Neck
A strong neck helps support good posture, freedom of movement and stability for a regular workout routine. You can save yourself from serious injury when playing sports and working out by possessing a neck that can support you when you fall and hold your head in place to take a hit. Besides working it with focused exercises, always hold your head erect to maintain the strength; it is the key to good form, proper respiration and a fine figure. Think about your neck when you take on new activities. If the sport or exercise involves in serious neck movement, such as tennis, soccer or weight lifting, then make sure that you are prepared for the effort. Include isometric and focused weight routines for the neck.
2. No Pain, no Gain, no way
Listen to your body. Pain is the body's way of telling us to stop what you are doing because the activity is creating problems. If you are lifting weights and it hurts your neck at every arm raise, decrease the amount of weight you are lifting until you can lift it comfortable, feeling a good tug on the neck. If you yank your neck too quickly in one direction and feel a cramp, stop to massage the area or cover it with heat or ice to let it settle into place before continuing with your activity. Important glands and blood vessels are located in the neck. If you experience any trauma such as being hit or cut in the neck, stop to treat it immediately. No competition is worth creating severe issues that could put you out of commission for even longer.
3. Cover it up
When playing a sport that requires protective neck gear, make sure that your gear is in good working condition. Also use the protection when you practice and train. Sports such as hockey, football and some dirt bike and skateboarding competition rules have strict standards in place to protect the neck. The neck can be so vulnerable and injuries can be catastrophic, even fatal.
4. Everyday Neck Stretches
Prepare to increase the pressure on your neck muscles with good habits that you practice every day. When bound to a desk or reading position for long, make it a habit to take tiny movement breaks at regular intervals, so that your neck does not develop a tightness that can be difficult to loosen up, leading to easy injury. Practice and train your body to stand correctly to avoid neck pain from poor standing and walking posture. During any of your fitness activities or workout routines, take a moment to rotate your neck to keep it loose and flexible.
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