Oct 15, 2024
The truth about eye exercises and neck discomfort
Siddhartha JanaLong hours spent in front of screens can lead to neck discomfort, but cracking your neck may not always be the solution.
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Digital creator Mai Li suggests that eye movements can affect neck mobility, claiming that eye control is linked to tightening neck muscles.
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According to Li, when eye control is off, tiny muscles in the neck can tighten, causing misalignment in the spine.
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Dr. Sri Ganesh, an eye specialist, disagrees, stating that there is no direct connection between eye movements and neck problems.
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Neck issues are primarily caused by poor posture and ergonomics, and they can be addressed through posture correction and neck and upper back stretching exercises.
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Dr. Ganesh debunked the idea that eye exercises can relieve neck discomfort, explaining that orthoptic exercises are meant for specific eye muscle imbalances, not neck pain.
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Eye exercises, like those used to treat convergence insufficiency or to improve eye muscle balance, should be prescribed by a medical professional following an evaluation.
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While practices like yoga and trataka (focused eye movements) can promote relaxation and improve sleep, they are not intended to treat neck pain.
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