What should I do if my neck hurts from writing homework?
Disease description:
The child has too much homework at night and always complains of neck pain after writing for a long time. I'd like to know what to do about neck pain caused by doing homework.
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
When experiencing such issues while doing homework, it is advisable to engage in appropriate neck and upper body exercises after working for a period of time, regularly adjust sitting posture, and increase rest intervals. Seated cervical traction may also help relieve neck muscle spasms, increase intervertebral spacing, reduce pressure on the intervertebral discs, and alleviate compression on nerve roots and irritation of the vertebral artery. Additionally, massage, manipulation, and physical therapy can help ease muscle spasms and improve local blood circulation. However, care should be taken to use gentle techniques to avoid aggravating any injury.
