In the following video, I demonstrate a very simple and effective method to self-treat that painful stiff neck feeling that we all get from time to time.
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Have you ever woke up from a good night of sleep with a kink in your neck? How about not being able to move your head without pain? Yeah, me, too. How about a sore neck or a stiff neck after exercising or doing an activity like painting? Yep, I have had that, too.
So often this “kinked neck” or “stiff neck” feeling is easily self-treatable. In this video, I demonstrate a very simple and effective method to self-treat that painful stiff neck feeling that we all get from time to time.
If you want a more detailed explanation of neck pain and ways to prevent it from occurring, be sure to read my post on Neck Pain and Headaches? Work Your Core?! (https://www.thephysicaltherapyadvisor.com/2018/12/12/neck-pain-and-headaches-work-your-core/) You will discover why it’s important to insure proper cervical core strength in order to not only alleviate neck pain and headaches, but also to prevent them from reoccurring.
For additional ways to easily improve your posture and reduce pain in the neck and shoulder, be sure to subscribe to my e-mail list to gain immediate access to My Top 8 Stretches to Eliminate Neck, Upper Back, and Shoulder Pain (https://www.thephysicaltherapyadvisor.com/?s=3+reasons) for step-by-step exercise instructions and photos.
Have you ever suffered from a stiff or painful neck? Which treatments have worked the best for you? Please share below.
If you’re not experiencing relief after trying these self-treatment techniques, contact your local physical therapist for an assessment and help in managing the condition. The American Physical Therapy Association (https://aptaapps.apta.org/APTAPTDirectory/FindAPTDirectory.aspx) offers a wonderful resource to help find a physical therapist in your area.
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