The human body needs oxygen to function properly. We will do whatever we can to get a breath of air. We will die trying to get air into our lungs. When we lose the ability to breathe normally, even in sub-conscious ways, we look for any other way to breathe. The first line of substitution for the body is through accessory respiration muscles. These muscles are found in the neck and shoulders. Becoming dependent on these accessory muscles will inevitably lead to neck pain, shoulder pain, and/or headaches as these muscles get overused.
The good news is that counteracting these patterns of overuse in the neck muscles is simple: You have to learn to breathe normally again! Through simple, non-aggressive techniques, your Burley neck and shoulder physical therapists at ProActive will help you identify the best ways to achieve your pain-free lifestyle.