Muscle Tension

[classicnyer]

I find that I'm frequently uncomfortably tense in my neck, back, and jaw. I get the feeling that this is related to stress, and it's probably pretty normal, but it would be nice not to be tense all the time. I take yoga whenever I can fit it into my schedule, which happens about four or five times a week. Other than that, I don't really know what to do. How do the rest of you manage your stress?

 

[gina121]

Stretching your neck and doing back exercises can also relieve some of the tension accumulated in these areas. You could also try going for a monthly massage with a therapist. I usually give myself a self massage when I find my neck and back stiff. It helps soften the tissue and releases some of the stress.

 

[artistry]

Stretching is good. Try finding a warm rotating muscle relaxer, hand held machine. That could be used on your neck and shoulders to break the tension. A moist heating pad on your body, in the tense areas could help as well. Also try sleeping without a pillow, see if that makes a difference.

 

[classicnyer]

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Stretching your neck and doing back exercises can also relieve some of the tension accumulated in these areas. You could also try going for a monthly massage with a therapist. I usually give myself a self massage when I find my neck and back stiff. It helps soften the tissue and releases some of the stress.

I had a massage with a therapist last week. It was awesome but the next day I wanted another one (and who's got that kind of time and money). That's the issue with yoga as well. It works really well for one day.

 

[shaunche]

The shoulder, back, neck and jaw are the areas most prone to tension. The most obvious remedy for these tense areas is massage. A massage will release the tension in the muscle and enable you to relax again. Breathing techniques are good too.

 

[misumaru15]

I know that scalp massages are supposed to be good. I thought about getting one of those hand held muscle stimulators. It's not one of those "massagers". I know that I have been getting a bit tense from workouts.