Things You Can Do Now To Reduce Neck And Shoulder Pain

4 . Keep your neck warm and don’t be scared of the cold. Sounds simple, right? But think about it, what do you do when you walk out into the cold, especially when you are not dressed appropriately for the cold? The ears go up to the shoulders, we curl our arms in and hold tension in the neck and shoulders. This is a simple solution. Dress appropriately for the weather or overdress to make certain you don’t carry that tension of being cold in your neck and shoulders. Scarves, hats and layersyou’re your friends. Also, don’t anticipate the cold and tense up as a habit in response to walking outside. Dress right and relax and enjoy the weather.

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