You've been playing for a while, maybe even a little too long, and you're wondering, "What's wrong with my neck and back?" You can get pains in your body that are just as common as back and neck pain. Here's what you need to know about how to relieve those pains.
It's common for players of all ages to experience discomfort in the area of their neck and back. Many people just think that it's a sign that something is wrong, but it could be caused by something as simple as a stiff neck. If you get a headache on top of your pain you may just have a neck injury.
It's important that you check with your physician if this is the case
Another common cause of discomfort is the back. If your back or neck feels stiff, fatigued or just plain tired all the time you may be experiencing back pain. There are many different things that can cause a muscle to become stiff, fatigued or just plain worn out. One of the most common causes is not enough exercise. If you are playing your sport every day and still having a problem, it could be time to start taking some steps to improve the way you feel.
Many times there's more than one cause of this problem, and depending on where your discomfort is coming from you may want to try treating it all over instead of just targeting just one part of your body. This is why it's important to keep your mind open when you're playing. Sometimes you'll hit a bad shot or run into an opponent and you can be hit with a sharp sprain. Try to figure out why your body is reacting the way it's reacting. Perhaps there's a different thing going on with your back.
Sometimes it's hard to figure out exactly what the cause of your neck and back pain is because you can't see anything but your back. One of the best ways to diagnose what the problem is and to make sure you're not doing something more serious, like a herniated disc, is to lie down and put on a tennis ball.
This will allow you to position your body and spine so you can feel the tension in the back
When you are playing your sport, it's hard not to think about the pain that is affecting you. Sometimes you won't have much control over the pain. You just tend to let it take control of you, which only makes it worse. When you start to feel better you'll have more control over your pain.
Once you start to feel better, you'll be able to start figuring out what is causing the pain and try to treat the source of the pain. It might be something as simple as a stiff neck, but it could be something as complex as a herniated disc. One of the best things you can do to prevent this type of condition is to strengthen the back. You can start with a series of exercises. You should also be exercising each day if you can to keep your body strong and flexible.
As you work on your body, your neck and back will start to feel better and this will keep them from becoming any weaker. Your chiropractor can give you some tips for relieving the pain. Once you've started to see results you'll start to see them in other areas as well and you'll start to notice that the pain is disappearing and the pain will go away.