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#Apply a heat pack to your neck muscles. Heat can help to reduce pain and muscle spasms on your neck. Wrap the heat pack in a towel and hold it to your neck for 20 minutes at a time.<ref name="rf16740" /> | #Apply a heat pack to your neck muscles. Heat can help to reduce pain and muscle spasms on your neck. Wrap the heat pack in a towel and hold it to your neck for 20 minutes at a time.<ref name="rf16740" /> | ||
#*You can also apply a cold pack wrapped in a towel on your neck as cold temperatures can also offer pain relief. | #*You can also apply a cold pack wrapped in a towel on your neck as cold temperatures can also offer pain relief. | ||
| − | #Take a hot bath. A long, relaxing soak in hot water can help to sooth any tense muscles in your neck and shoulders. Try to lay down on your back in the bath so your neck and shoulders can soak and relax in the hot water.<ref name="rf2849" /> | + | #Take a hot bath. A long, relaxing soak in hot water can help to sooth any tense muscles in your neck and shoulders. Try to lay down on your back in the bath so your neck and shoulders can soak and relax in the hot water.<ref name="rf2849">http://www.calmclinic.com/anxiety/symptoms/neck-pain</ref> |
#*You can also take a hot shower but make sure you stand in the hot water long enough for your neck muscles to warm up and relax. Try sitting on a small stool while letting the shower run down the back of your neck. | #*You can also take a hot shower but make sure you stand in the hot water long enough for your neck muscles to warm up and relax. Try sitting on a small stool while letting the shower run down the back of your neck. | ||
#*You can perform your gentle neck stretches while sitting or standing in the shower. This allows you to stretch more while letting the hot shower warm up your muscles. | #*You can perform your gentle neck stretches while sitting or standing in the shower. This allows you to stretch more while letting the hot shower warm up your muscles. | ||
