The biggest myth about neck arthritis, and arthritis in general, is the belief that exercise makes the condition worse. Many people assume that movement will only worsen the pain and damage it further. However, this couldn’t be further from the truth. In fact, research has shown that regular exercise can significantly alleviate neck arthritis pain and enhance overall function.
One of the most beneficial exercises for neck arthritis is chin tucks. Chin tucks are great to do every day, but make sure to progress slowly so it doesn’t get inflamed.
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.
Headaches are often accompanied by neck pain. Relaxing the muscles around the neck and shoulder area with these stretches and exercise may help relieve the headache as well as the neck pain.
These shoulder pain relief stretches are great for helping to relieve general shoulder pain and shoulder tightness. The shoulder stretches are done in real time, so they are easy to follow.
Sometimes neck pain happens with even the slightest movement. This often happens with a neck trauma like whiplash or a sport's injury. With any neck trauma, it's important to get checked out by your Healthcare Provider first. Once you're cleared for movement, these stretches and exercises may help.
Neck pain is one of the most common pains from sleeping improperly, but sometimes it can be tough to find a comfortable sleeping position that doesn’t cause neck pain.
Often a tight levator scapulae muscle can cause neck pain because many of the muscles in the neck area go down into the shoulder as well. My favorite stretch for this area is a levator scapulae stretch.
Cervical vertigo, also called cervicogenic dizziness, is a feeling of disorientation or unsteadiness caused by a neck injury or health condition that affects the neck. Here are some neck stretches & exercises that can help provide relief.
This neck pain relief exercises routine can help strengthen, relieve pain, and loosen up the muscles around the neck and the shoulder area. These neck exercises are done in real time, so it’s easy to follow along with the routine.
Are you looking for quick and effective neck pain relief? Luckily, stretches & exercises are a great way to help relieve neck pain. But with nearly 1,000 videos on the Ask Doctor Jo YouTube Channel, it can be hard to find the best one for you. So for 2025, here are some of my favorite Neck Pain Relief Videos that actually work!