How To Treat a Stiff Neck To Get Fast, Long-Lasting Relief
How to treat a stiff neck? In my fifteen years of treating thousands of people with stiff necks, I've found it's best to find the cause before you do anything else. Do this first, and you'll get long-lasting relief quicker, and not waste your time and money on the wrong treatment. Keep It Simple! I once saw a patient in my practice who had spent $4,000 over two years on treatments, painkillers and exercise therapists without success. This was because no one treated the cause - and that was how he moved and held his neck! Yet this is the most common cause I've seen in my fifteen years of practice. Sounds too simple doesn't it. Try This ... But in his case, and many others, their stiff neck practically disappeared once they learnt this one simple lesson - it's not a trick and it won't cost you a penny. Have a go yourself and then come back here so we can continue. I hope you found that quick exercise useful :0) Let's move on. I've listed below, the most common causes along with the best solutions that should help you find relief for your neck. 
Before you start on the checklist below, have a go at another one of my quick and simple technique for releasing muscle tension here, it takes only seconds to do.If your doctor has not found a specific medical condition, and it's a regular problem, then it usually comes down to a single cause, and that's usually something you're doing to yourself to make it worse. Note, if you're looking for quick relief for a problem you've woken up with today, please see my suggestions for quick stiff neck remedies. Also see causes of a stiff neck for more help on finding the right treatment or self-help solution if you've experienced this problem before or for more than a week.
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If you suffer or have suffered from neck ache, would you like to share your experience with other suffers? Please tell us of your experience and what treatments you have tried.To see what other people have said, or to share something with other visitors to this site, please click here. Seven ways to eliminate a stiff neck: 1. Improve your posture 2. Change your bedding 3. Try massage or self help remedies 4. Reduce or avoid stress 5. Consult a complementary therapist 6. A program of neck exercises - but do they help? 7. Short term use of painkillers and muscle relaxants
If you've found no specific reason for your neck problems have a look at the list of things you can try to get relief, or better still, get rid of your neck problem forever. Is your posture a cause of your neck pain? 1. Get A New Body - Get A Better Posture! Yes okay, this does sound a little strange but if you've found the conventional approach to treating a stiff neck with drugs or traditional neck exercises hasn't helped - the cause could be something you're doing to yourself. If no specific medical condition has been diagnosed you could be carrying excessive tension in your neck and shoulders when you sit, stand, walk or during any of your daily activities. Your stiff neck may be a result of poor posture! Check your posture here to see if it could be the cause of your neck troubles. 
How To Improve Your Posture Without ExerciseA poor posture puts excessive stress on your neck, shoulder and upper back muscles. If you're already out of shape and carrying tension in these muscles, exercises will invariably make it worse. My guide and videos will show you how to improve your posture and get relief for your neck without having to exercise or to try and stand and sit up straight - again this will make it worse. My easy-to-follow guide will help you sit, stand and walk with less stress on your body so you can achieve an effortless, upright posture with minimal effort! For more information please click here. Get this program FREE when you download my guide 'How To Treat A Stiff Neck'! 2. Check Your Mattress And Pillow
The latest development in mattress technology to combat this problem is memory foam. Originally designed for astronauts by NASA the foam will mould itself to your body to give the ultimate support and consequently a great nights sleep. When all parts of your body are supported it is easier to release the tension we tend to carry around with us all day. Now, thanks to better manufacturing processes the cost of memory foam products are now within most peoples budgets. For more information on this remarkable product plus help on choosing the right one for you, please click memory foam mattress. Sleep is vital for your well-being, further health problems may occur if you are not getting enough or it's interrupted by pain or discomfort. Also consider using a memory foam neck pillow , it may initially feel a little strange but you will soon get used to it and your neck will thank you for it. 3. Massage/ Self Help
A popular cream is Tiger Balm, a natural alternative to painkillers.  Pain relief on the go! Neck pain is a common problem so there many products designed to help including instruction on massage and relaxation. Here are a few that may help bring you relief, see self help products. 4. Avoiding Stress
Stress can do a lot of damage to your mind and body! Learning self-help techniques to relieve stress can make a big difference. I have a number of relaxation techniques in my guide for getting relief for a stiff neck. Whilst it may be impossible to avoid stressful situations, it is possible to learn how to prevent a negative response that will lead to a stiff neck - see stress and neck pain for more information. 5. Chiropractic And Other Therapies
See also Consulting a chiropractor for neck pain Acupuncture for treating a stiff neck Check your local directory to find a qualified therapist in your area. 6. Neck Exercises In most cases I believe traditional exercises may even make your condition worse! If you attempt to strengthen muscles that are already working too hard this will add more tension to your neck.
Many of us spend long hours sitting hunched over our computers and suffer neck, shoulder and back pain as a result. My guide (see below) is specifically designed to get to the cause of your stiff neck fast. It will show you how to release tension, relax your neck, shoulders and back, plus I can guarantee no one will have shown you these simple but very effective techniques before. 
Before you start a course of neck exercises, it's worth checking your neck posture. A bad neck position is often the cause of a stiff neck, and the result of poor postural habits. Exercises to strengthen or balance neck muscles DON'T change these habits! Long-term relief for your neck can only be achieved once the habits have been recognized, address and changed. To check yours, please see neck posture. 
How To Treat A Stiff Neck - new techniques for fast relief. If you suffer from a stiff neck it may be due to something you're doing with your neck, back or shoulder muscles - and because it's a habit you won't even notice. My guide contains simple exercises and techniques to help you discover what you're doing wrong and correct it quickly to release the tension and pain. The guide contains advice on how to sit poised at your desk to prevent the all too common aches and pains, how to deal with stress, relaxation techniques and easy, effortless posture tips. Plus when you download my guide I'll include 3 more ebooks to help with your posture, stress and fitness! For more information about my guide and complete program package please click here. 7. Painkillers/ muscle relaxants
Millions of people use Tiger Balm as a natural alternative to painkillers and relaxants. It's available in lotions, sprays and patches for fast relief to many aches and pains - for more information please click here. Is Your PC A Pain In The Neck?
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 Can memory foam really help your pain? A good nights sleep is vital for our health and well-being. Could it help you? See memory foam neck pillows |
 Try something different! My FREE Body Awareness Program will show you a few things about movement and your body you may not have seen before - it could help your neck. Click here for more info. |
 Stiff necks are a common condition, so it's no surprise to find out there are many self-help and other remedies available. For more information please click here. |
 I've spent 15 years teaching people The Alexander Technique. This remarkable movement system helps to improve performance, posture and mental awareness whilst reducing the stresses and strains we unknowingly place on our body. To read more about me and my approach, please click here. |