LEARN HOW TO STOP SUFFERING FROM A STIFF NECK

Neck pain refers to pain anywhere from the area at the base of the skull into the shoulders

The neck includes:

The bones and joints of the cervical spine (vertebrae of the neck).


The discs that separate the cervical vertebrae and absorb shock as you move.


The muscles and ligaments in the neck that hold the cervical spine together.

Examples of common activities that may cause this type of minor injury include:

• Holding your head in a forward posture or odd position while working, watching TV, or reading.
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• Sleeping on a pillow that is too high or too flat or that doesn’t support your head, or sleeping on your 
• stomach with your neck twisted or bent.
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• Spending long periods of time resting your forehead on your upright fist or arm (“thinker’s pose”).
• Stress. Tension may make the muscles that run from the back of the head across the back of the shoulder (trapezius muscle) feel tight and painful.
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• Work or exercise that uses your upper body and arms.

The video below is a great tutorial and provides some excellent stretches that will help you soothe the pain in only 90 seconds!

Source: http://www.healthyfoodsolution.com