i work in an office for 8hrs a day 6days a week i work on a computer and answering calls, my neck hurts?

Question

after each shifts what can i do to stop this from happening??

Answer 1

And I sit here for hours each day answering questions which makes my neck sore too. It is the posture we are using.

Answer 2

Wow! I am so sorry you have to work such long hours, and especially having to endure a sore neck afterwards. Talk about unfair! Is there anyone at work who would put his own interests aside for maybe two minutes, just to rub your neck for you? A short massage would be so nice! I would strongly encourage you to talk this one up around the office to see if you can flush out someone who would be willing to come over and work on your neck for a few minutes when you need it, even if you had to set up a situation where you would volunteer to do it back as a thank you. When my neck was stiff and sore, I put my monitor four inches higher and have never been bothered by a sore neck, since. So, I would also encourage you to experiment with the way you are sitting and the height of the monitor and your general posture while you are working for that many hours, remember to get up and stretch often. Talk it up and someone will say something to you, and your problem will be solved. It is when we all "suffer in silence" that our humanity becomes diminished. Some people (like me) would welcome the opportunity to work those neck muscles, and loosen them up for you. It takes about four minutes to get them all to quit bothering you. When you get home, an ice pack will also work wonders in reducing the inflammation which is probably going on by then (use it twenty minutes at a time). Sent to you with good energies from Chris in South Portland, Maine, U.S.A. (I am 63 years old.)

Answer 3

Have they given you a head set? I work in same sort of office answering calls12 hrs a day without a break & my employer has provided seats modelled on Volvo car seats that are supposed to help your posture. To be honest I still get back pain & neck pain & had to see a chiropracter. Try putting something cold where it hurts for 10 mins or so - it may help.

Answer 4

I am so sorry you have to work so much.

May I suggest you find someone you trust to massage your neck at the end of your shift.

If you do not know anyone like this then may I suggest you come to Yahoo Answers and help as many as you can. You will soon forget about how much you need and think only of those you can help.

Doing this has great power!!!

Have fun but be safe!

Paul Avgerinos - Know Thyself!!!!!!!!!

Answer 5

Regular breaks
Massage
Change jobs

I used to have the same problem as a designer on a computer doing all-nighers. I first decided to take regular breaks. When this didn't work, I got massages from practitioners. When this got too expensive, I quit my job.

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Answer 6

1. Take breaks every hour
2. Get a headset. They should spring for it 'cos of the neck ache
3. Get a new job

Answer 7

take a 5 minute break for every hour that u work!!!!!!

Answer 8

streeeeetch!

Answer 9

change jobs??