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9th October 2016
02:53pm BST

While various methods have been proven to be effective such as icing, heat packs and pain killers, any persistent pain should be reported to your doctor as a precaution.
One method which could be useful for people who've been battling with neck pain for a while is this technique by Allyn Kakuk, DPT, a wellness physiotherapist with the Mayo Clinic.
It was brought to our attention by The Healthy Food Team...
Step One: Find the sore spot. If it's on the right side of your neck, use your right hand and if it's on the left side, use your left hand.
Step Two: Using firm pressure, press into the painful area with your fingers. This may cause some discomfort but nothing unbearable. According to Kakuk, "It should be a good hurt that you can tolerate, not a sharp pain.”
If it's a difficult to reach spot, use a tennis ball to massage the area by using a wall for leverage.
Step Three: Turn you head slightly in the opposite direction of the cramp. Then bend your head diagonally as if you were trying to touch your head off your chin.
Step Four: Repeat the steps 20 times without a break. Then stretch your neck and upper back. Repeat the process several times throughout the day.

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