Jen Hilman discusses how to do stretches, relaxation techniques and self massage to handle tension or soreness in the neck and upper shoulders. This is a common problem for people that sit at a desk in front of a computer all day. You can actually do these exercises right along with Jen to help you relax and ease tension.
Some other ways to get stiff neck relief are:
-Take a magnesium supplement. Taking 500 - 1000 mg a day can help greatly with stiff muscles.
-Buy or make a salve that contains any or a mixture of the following herbs:
-Ginger
-Arnica
-Solomon's Seal
-Meadowsweet
-Comfrey
-Willow Bark
-Angelica
-Eucalyptus
-St. John's Wort
-Oregano (buy or make Oil of Oregano. It has great anti-inflammatory properties that has worked well for me!