Neck muscles and weak neck

applevenus

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Joined : Aug 2011

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Posted 1/9/2012 2:14 PM (GMT 0)

Do any of you have neck problems...I don't mean spine or back of neck (although I have back of neck and back issues too)

But (how do I explain this? lol)...my neck muscles feel very tired and stiff and I have to self-massage my neck sometimes. It's like my head is too heavy for my neck.

Weird, huh?

Do you have this and if you do, have you found anything that helps it? I have a massager but the directions say not to use it on the sides of neck. For now I just rub with my fingers but it looks pretty odd when I go somewhere!

Thanks

almost medfree

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Posted 1/9/2012 9:48 PM (GMT 0)

Hi applevenus,

My therapist recommended some neck stretches for me and yes my head feels too heavy for my neck. Lay on the floor and press your head back into the floor with your nose straight up for the count of 10. Then stretch your chin down and back to normal for the count of 10. Do both again. You can also do this against the wall with your shoulders pressed against the wall.

I hope this helps. And also try to always keep a proper posture. I've been told I have to do that too.

Good luck.

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