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Neck & shoulder pain often go hand in hand. Many of the muscles in the neck go down into the shoulder area, and when they are tight and weak, they can cause pain in both areas.

Here are some ways to help relieve neck and shoulder pain.

Chin tucks and an upper trap stretch are great ways to loosen up the muscles in the neck and shoulder area.

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And finally, some exercises like shoulder squeezes, can help retrain the weak muscles.

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