Eliminating the pain in the neck

• Published in: Winnipeg free press
• Main Authors: Maupin, Helen, Propp, Candace, Schroder, Stacy
• Format: Newspaper Article
• Language: English
• Published: Winnipeg, Man FP Canadian Newspapers Limited Partnership 05.09.2015
• ISSN: 0828-1785

The neck's muscles and ligaments surround its cervical vertebrae, which are the smallest and most fragile spinal bones and yet responsible for protecting a major artery en route to the brain. Additionally, the neck supports and connects the head to the shoulders and arms, requiring it to turn effortlessly and quickly. Without this suppleness, mobility and overall wellness are compromised significantly. Unfortunately, sedentary computerized lifestyles detract from good neck health. Although sports injuries and automobile accidents are responsible for a portion of this pain, the main culprit is muscular stress from poor posture. In yoga, we identify people with disabling neck habits as "tuckers" or "thrusters." Winnipeggers Helen Maupin (righttojoy.com) and Candace Propp (natureofcontentment.com) are authors of Creating Space: Yoga Actions series. For more information, refer to Creating Space: Yoga Actions for Pelvis & Psoas. Candace and Helen are certified teachers through Yoga Centre Winnipeg. For yoga teacher training with Stacy Schroder, go to www.sereneyogastudio.com.