Female office workers can reduce neck pain by donning their ladies fitness wear and doing regular strength training exercises, according to a recent study.

The Danish study, aimed at reducing repetitive strain injury (RSI) caused by office work, found that women suffering trapezius myalgia, a condition of chronic neck pain caused by trapezius muscle problems, can improve their condition through strength training exercises using dumbbells.

The researchers' latest findings confirmed that that five strength exercises, including shoulder abduction and shoulder elevation, can substantially reduce perceived pain.

Their research also showed that women whose ability to activate the muscle quickly and forcefully was reduced could benefit from the strength training.

According to the NHS, the number of instances of RSI is increasing as the amount of people using computers rises.

It recommends yoga and pilates as good forms of exercise for RSI sufferers as they improve both strength, flexibility and breathing techniques that can help to alleviate pain. ADNFCR-2569-ID-19466498-ADNFCR

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