{"id":5124,"date":"2020-05-18T16:37:27","date_gmt":"2020-05-18T16:37:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/scottdonkin.com\/content\/?p=5124"},"modified":"2020-08-20T02:47:53","modified_gmt":"2020-08-20T02:47:53","slug":"unmask-neck-pain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/scottdonkin.com\/content\/index.php\/2020\/05\/18\/unmask-neck-pain\/","title":{"rendered":"Unmask Neck Pain"},"content":{"rendered":"<body><p><\/p><div  class=\"tatsu-geljccxrwqeysnlk tatsu-section  tatsu-bg-overlay   tatsu-clearfix\" data-title=\"\"  data-headerscheme=\"background--dark\"><div class='tatsu-section-pad clearfix' data-padding='{\"d\":\"15px 0px 15px 0px\"}' data-padding-top='15px'><div class=\"tatsu-row-wrap  tatsu-wrap tatsu-row-one-col tatsu-row-has-one-cols tatsu-medium-gutter tatsu-reg-cols  tatsu-clearfix tatsu-geljccxs0h2yp2yv\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-row \" ><div  class=\"tatsu-column  tatsu-bg-overlay tatsu-one-col tatsu-column-image-none tatsu-column-effect-none  tatsu-geljccxs487xfxga\"  data-parallax-speed=\"0\" style=\"\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-inner \" ><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad-wrap\"><div class=\"tatsu-column-pad\" ><div  class=\"tatsu-module tatsu-text-block-wrap tatsu-geljccxs6x9yw70l  \"><div class=\"tatsu-text-inner tatsu-align-center  clearfix\" ><style>.tatsu-geljccxs6x9yw70l.tatsu-text-block-wrap .tatsu-text-inner{width: 100%;text-align: left;}<\/style>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-4608 size-full alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scottdonkin.info\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/05\/unmaskneckpain353x235.jpg?resize=353%2C235&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"353\" height=\"235\" loading=\"lazy\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>Unintended Consequences of Wearing Masks and What You Can Do to Ease the Discomfort<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>LINCOLN, NE. (April 30, 2020) \u2013 As if working from home or feeling the pressure revolving around mitigating the spread of COVID-19 isn\u2019t enough, we now must deal with the pain of wearing masks. While admittedly protective, the wearing of these masks can become a real pain in the neck that can easily be prevented.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany of my patients who work in essential healthcare and personal services wear masks for a significant part of their day,\u201d said Dr. Scott Donkin, a chiropractor in Lincoln, Nebraska. \u201cThey suffer from increased neck pain, headaches, shoulder\/arm\/hand pain as well as midback pain.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Most patients now come into his office wearing masks and gloves while he and his staff wear them throughout their patient encounters. He saw a pattern that he himself experienced\u2014neck and upper back pain with stiffness that increased through the workday. He initially directly attributed this discomfort to the increased stress associated with the COVID-19 phenomenon.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cBut I realized there was another explanation\u2014I was seeing a new and compromising health concern,\u201d said Dr. Donkin.<\/p>\n<p>When he saw a patient completing a required form in his office while masked and gloved and noticed how far she had to flex her neck forward in order to apply pen to paper and see the form properly, he then talked with other patients who wore protective masks for a significant part of the day to perform tasks like computing or writing in a workplace where others were present or examining patients in a healthcare setting. He asked them to simulate their body, neck, and head positions.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cVoila!\u201d he said. \u201cI found an additional culprit contributing to their pains.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Protective masks\u2014while necessary at this point in time\u2014can add to the already heightened tension of the COVID-19 era because they can cause wearers to force their heads and necks farther forward or side-to-side to view their tasks.<\/p>\n<p>Now that stores such as Walmart and other retailers are requiring their employees to wear masks all day while performing their duties, he is concerned that more people will suffer these unintended consequences from wearing masks.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI have observed that people wearing protective masks tuck their chins in more than when they were not wearing masks. Extra chin tucking with additional forward head\/neck flexion, tilting, or twisting are\u2014in my opinion and observation\u2014causing needless pain and suffering. They simply add fuel to an already raging inflammatory fire,\u201d Dr. Donkin said.<\/p>\n<p>He is an ergonomic consultant to the office furniture industry and for other consumer products such as standing desks and pillows.<\/p>\n<p>Dr. Donkin offered these solutions for mask wearers:<\/p>\n<p><strong>Awareness<\/strong> wins half of this battle \u2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Wearing a protective mask often limits the lower field of vision as well as other visual fields causing a compensatory shift in body position\/posture required to accomplish your tasks.<\/li>\n<li>Be aware of your head, neck, shoulder, arm, and body positions while wearing your mask.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Action<\/strong> wins the other half of this battle \u2013<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take a close look at the mask you are wearing to identify obstructions in your visual field that could be making you compensate by unnaturally shifting your head, neck, or body posture.<\/li>\n<li>Position your mask for maximum protection while optimizing your posture and movements.<\/li>\n<li>Fit your mask closely to the contour of the bridge of your nose as well as to your cheeks. This will minimize reduction in your visual field.<\/li>\n<li>If you have identified that your mask increases head\/neck flexion, tilting, or twisting, then take frequent \u201cunwinding\u201d breaks to lean back, move, and stretch in the opposite direction to relieve cumulative tension or pressure. Find out the rules and regulations for wearing masks in your workplace so you can use appropriate \u201cunmasking time\u201d safely and well.<\/li>\n<li>Not all masks are created equal. Try different types that might make it easier for you to breathe because some people report difficulty (as long as they provide protection). And if the elastic on some masks is irritating, try a different mask configuration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Awareness combined with action will maximize the purpose of wearing masks while minimizing their unintended side effects.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMany of my patients who wear masks frequently comment about the difficulty they have breathing through it,\u201d Dr. Donkin said. \u201cI have noticed that restricted breathing can also be a source of anxiety especially with those who already have anxious tendencies. I have seen this subtle phenomenon add to the tension my patients express in their necks, shoulders, and midback.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>These patients are not alone. His recommendation is to take frequent breathers whenever you can remove the mask even if only for a few moments.<\/p>\n<p>Then, before you put on your mask, take a few slow, deep breaths and do this when you take off the mask for the day.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThese simple practices have helped many of my patients get more benefit from their treatments as well as get through the COVID-19 era in a healthier way,\u201d Dr. Donkin said. \u201cI hope we can all unmask neck pain.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>This general information is not intended to replace appropriate treatment for any condition. Consult with your healthcare professional for help with your unique circumstances.<\/p>\n<p><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5183 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scottdonkin.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/unmask650x467-04.jpg?resize=650%2C467&ssl=1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"467\" loading=\"lazy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scottdonkin.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/unmask650x467-04.jpg?w=650&ssl=1 650w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scottdonkin.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/unmask650x467-04.jpg?resize=300%2C216&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scottdonkin.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/unmask650x467-04.jpg?resize=70%2C50&ssl=1 70w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/scottdonkin.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/unmask650x467-04.jpg?resize=50%2C36&ssl=1 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 650px) 100vw, 650px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/scottdonkin.com\/content\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/unmaskneckpain04.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Printable PDF<\/a><\/p>\n<p>About: Scott Donkin, DC, DACBOH, has been in chiropractic practice for 38 years in Lincoln, Nebraska. He is the author of popular books (SittingSmarts and Sitting on the Job) and articles on health and related subjects. 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