Don’t let Reading Become a Pain in the Neck!

By Charlotte Manning, Registered Osteopath

We have recently seen a number of patients with neck pain that has been caused by poor reading posture. Pain can present as neck ache, pain in the shoulders or even possibly headaches that develop during or after reading. It is more likely to be around the end of the day.

If this sounds familiar consider the following:

• Ensure you have proper back support and aren’t slouching
• Hold your book out in front of you rather than laying it in your lap
• Don’t hold your book too close to your face, causing your eyes to strain
• Ensure you are using sufficient lighting 
• Sitting at a desk can be beneficial for posture

If your neck pain or headache aren’t going away, pop into one of our clinics and we can assess and treat that nagging pain.