Dan Levy needed a "neck brace" when filming for Schitt's Creek; find out what it is | Lifestyle News, India Express

2021-11-12 11:37:49 By : Mr. Peter Sun

Stress manifests itself in many ways. Although its psychological and emotional effects are often described and discussed, people need to understand that stress can also come in the form of painful physical symptoms, and if left unattended, it can cause lifelong problems.

Canadian actor Dan Levy recently disclosed his creative and work experience at Schitt's Creek and said that he needed a neck brace when filming the series. In a conversation with GQ magazine, the 38-year-old said that in the six years they were filming the show, he had no social life.

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For the uninitiated, Levy is the protagonist, writer and presenter. He shared that he would “be picked up at 5 am, drive to the set, rehearse and rewrite the scene, decide on the wardrobe and set, approve the budget, shoot, sometimes perform, sometimes direct, and then spend a few more hours running the writer.” Room, and then go home for a quick meal, after which he will often write until 2 am.”

For a few weeks, he "sleeps no more than eight hours."

Although this sitcom is very popular on the Canadian network, it has grown exponentially after being acquired by the streaming media giant Netflix. Therefore, Levy's pressure also affected his health. He was quoted telling the media that he must wear a neck brace, "because [his] neck anxiety is very serious [he] cannot move it".

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"Once, an acupuncturist and a chiropractor would come to work on my neck every lunch, so that I can actually perform instead, you know, it looks like I need a neck brace," the actor Say.

Indianexpress.com contacted Dr. HOD Amite Pankaj Aggarwal (Professor), Orthopedics Director of Shalimar Bagh, Fortis Hospital, who explained that the neck brace is used to fix your spine as you heal and control your pain by restricting your movement.

"There are two types of neck (cervical) braces: soft and hard. Neck braces are used for trauma, neck surgery, nerve compression, cervical spondylosis, neck pain or stiffness. "Neck anxiety" refers to you Constantly putting your body in "fight or flight" mode can cause muscle tension and overall discomfort. This will only increase your existing stress and/or anxiety. To avoid anxiety, never try to cope with stress alone and let your Friends and family can help you. Moderate exercise and stretching can also help you cope," the doctor said.

Agreeing with him, Dr. Amit Jimmy Nanda, President of the Indian Chiropractors Association and Vice President of the International Chiropractors Association, told the media that the brace will "support the weight of your head."

"Neck anxiety is the fear or apprehension of moving the neck because one is afraid that moving will cause pain. Chiropractors are experts in diagnosing and treating nerve, muscle, bone, joint, and tissue diseases. That's why Hollywood/Bolaite Many sports teams and actors in Wu have chiropractors on call," he said.

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