Conclusion
Many cases of neck pain can be prevented with simple lifestyle measures. If your neck pain is associated with muscle tension, it is probably because you’re holding an awkward position while sleeping or a poor posture throughout the day.
Finding an appropriate pillow and caring for your posture while working in your office is very important in these cases. You may want to buy a monitor riser or a new pillow to improve your position and reduce muscle strain. Using an earpiece to answer your calls and distribute the weight evenly if you carry heavy loads will also be helpful.
In some cases, neck pain is associated with stress, especially after a long day at work. In such cases, soothing tea or a massage can help prevent future neck pain episodes. Exercise is also a useful measure of prevention. Strengthening exercises of the upper back and stretching of the neck reduce the likelihood of muscle strains and protects your neck structures in the long term.
Ultimately, if you still experience episodes of neck pain, regardless of the prevention strategy you try, it will be helpful to visit your doctor to find the exact cause. You may need medical treatment to cure an underlying condition in such cases.