Neck and back pain can occur from many things, such as lying on a bad pillow, having bad posture, and a car accident. With the right treatment neck and back pain can be treated.

What are some exercises that can be done to prevent neck and back pain?

A person that sits at a desk all day at their computer can end up with a lot of neck and back problems, if they don’t have the right posture for one. Ever so often, sitting at a desk can make the neck and back ache. Some exercises that a person can do to prevent this from happening are to do some neck rolls. Slowly, roll the neck around, side to side, and up and down. Hold each position for at least 30 seconds. As for back exercises, while at the desk, bend down and touch toes. Also, another back exercise that can be done while taking a break or getting up to do some filing is to reach up high with hands in the air and bend as far back as possible. Hold the stretch for 20 seconds.

At home, the same exercises can be done, but a person can take it a little further by lying on the floor on stomach in the same position like doing a pushup. Now, lift head up off the floor and lean head back. This will stretch the back.

There are a lot of yoga classes that are available that target every body part from neck to the back. Pilates also helps with flexibility and posture as well. A person who is on a budget can opt to get some DVDs that they can do at home and still get the same benefits as a person who goes to a regular class.

What over-the-counter and prescription medications that can be taken for neck and back pain?

There are a lot of over-the-counter medications that can be taken for neck and back pain. Some are Excedrin, Aleve, Tylenol, and Bayer. Taking over-the-counter medication help minor aches and pains. For severe back pain, a prescription is needed from a doctor. Some prescription medications are antidepressants and cortisteriods.

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