Treat Your Own Neck With A Little Help From Science

It's not surprising there are so many products to help you treat your own neck, neck stiffness and pain is a very common problem!

But whilst there are some very well researched and developed products available, there are many that will be a complete waste of your money. In fact, in many cases they can even make it worse.

If you are currently seeing a qualified therapist ask them about products that could help with their treatment.

This may include a new mattress or pillow. Technology has really moved forward in this area with the introduction of memory foam, an amazing material that will mold itself to your body shape.

For more information see memory foam mattresses

Or to see what a memory foam neck pillow could do for your neck and back.

Neck Relief All Day Through

Research into the physiology of pain has led to new ways to treat and relief pain and neck stiffness. There are now many products available that will help bring relief right through the day. Heat packs, micro-electical current or memory foam help to protect and increase the flow of blood and nutrients to the stress area.

I have listed below just some of the products available today that could help bring relief to your neck. If you have any queuries to the use of these products please check with your doctor first.

A selection of products available from ComfortChannel

Hot or Cold Neck Wrap Heated or Cooled Neck Wrap by Core
The Heat Wheat Heated Neck Wrap is a microwavable neck wrap that can be heated in minutes for use as a moist heat heating pad. If you prefer, simply store it in the freezer to use as a cold pack. The grain-filled, hot and cold neck wrap can be used to help manage the pain of muscular aches, arthritis, sports injuries, and swelling. Use the hot or cold neck wrap for headaches, neck and back pain or relaxation and comfort.

Hot or Cold Neck Wrap Heat Wheat Back Neck Wrap by Core
The Heat Wheat Back and Neck Wrap works as a microwavable neck wrap and back wrap that can be heated in minutes for use as a moist heat heating pad. It works in a similar fashion to that wrap above except some prefer the wheat filled packs.

Travel Neck Pillow Jobri UShape BetterNeck Memory Foam Neck Pillow
The discomfort of tired, sore muscles can take the joy out of taking a trip no matter what the mode of transportation. Seats designed for anyone are not designed for everyone. If you experience neck, shoulder and back pain after a long flight, bus or car ride, consider the Jobri BetterNeck memory foam travel neck pillow. Rediscover the joy of traveling in comfort!

Neck and Back Massager Jobri Dolphin Fairy Body Back and Neck Percussion Massager with Heat
Adjustable-speed electric infrared massager with tapping action! The Dolphin Fairy hand held massager is revolutionary. This unique dolphin shaped portable massage tool is light weight and ergonomically designed and comes with interchangeable smooth and acupressure massage balls. Use for all typical points of body massage.

For more information about massage and pain relief products from ComfortChannel please click here

Pain relief products available from Lifes2Good

Micro-current technology
One of the latest developments for treating pain is micro-current technology. A small device strapped to the area of pain delivers a continuous current that brings back oxygen and nutrients to the damaged cell while clearing up waste and toxins which cause the pain. These are very effective for daily use when you need to keep moving. For more information please click here.

My eBook How To Treat Your Stiff Neck has 56 pages of advice on posture, exercise and relaxation techniques that can help address the cause of your stiff neck. It's available as an instant download so you can get started whilst sitting at your PC. It could not only relieve your discomfort but save you money on paying for pillows, massages and painkillers.

For details about this product please click here

If you have any doubts about your condition please consult your doctor or therapist.

Want to ask a question?
As a teacher of The Alexander Technique I see people everyday in my practice suffering with stiff necks, shoulders and backs. If you have a question please feel free to contact me

Roy Palmer