This stretch also targets the deep muscles of your neck ... But because doing full neck rolls can place strain on your neck, particularly if you already have pain or imbalances, it’s important ...

Use light pressure and make small circles for three to five minutes daily. Massaging this area increases circulation, ...

Apply Heat packs or ice packs. Consult your doctor for over-the-counter painkillers or an anti-inflammatory, analgesic cream ...

The most obvious signs that you have pulled a muscle in your neck ... and any movement that may jar your neck and aggravate the injury. However, gentle neck exercises are recommended.

It's important to seek advice from a healthcare provider when creating a specific treatment strategy that works well for you ...

To do the side neck stretch, either sit or stand with your shoulders relaxed. Tilt your head to one side until you feel a stretch on the opposite side. Gently place your hand on your head and apply a ...

The following stretches and exercises may help relieve neck and shoulder pain ... neck and shoulders to prevent a future injury. The levator scapula muscle is located at the side and back of ...

This sudden drop stretches the neck muscles fast and to an extreme ... each bounce triggering a violent stretch reflex, risking injury.

“Immediately applying weight to your muscles, when your body isn’t warmed up, can actually cause muscle injury ... stretch reduces tension and develops a better range of motion in the neck ...