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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.
Chin tucks and an upper trap stretch are great ways to loosen up the muscles in the neck and shoulder area.
Using a heating pad like the Comfytemp Neck and Shoulder weighted heating pad, can also help loosen and relax tight and painful muscles in the neck and shoulder.
And finally, some exercises like shoulder squeezes, can help retrain the weak muscles.
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These neck pain stretches are done in real time, so follow along if you want. They may help with general neck pain, neck spasms, tension headaches, or even that ole crick in the neck.
Cervical spondylosis is a general term for the wear and tear of the spinal discs in the neck as we age. As the discs degenerate, signs of osteoarthritis develop. This can cause achiness and soreness as well as decreased motion in the neck.
Using a heating pad like the Comfytemp Neck and Shoulder weighted heating pad, can also help loosen and relax tight and painful muscles in the neck and shoulder.
