How can I get rid of my back and neck tension naturally?

Question

I have a lot of back and neck tension. Is there any natural remedy for this?

Answer 1

I would suggest seeing a chiropractor and massage therapist. It is the most effective way to treat back pain and tension for long term results.

Aside from that, use of heat packs and stretches are all that can be suggested without being examined by a doctor.

Answer 2

It sounds like you need a good spine stretch. If you've ever done any yoga here are a few suggestions that may help ease things up a little:
Downward facing dog (hold it for a 10-20 deep breaths, exhaling through the mouth for fuller relaxation benefits) Really feel the whole spine extend and make sure you drop your chin toward your chest (let it fall naturally not through force)
Standing forward bend with knees slightly bent (let your arms and head just dangle, sway gently back and forth letting your arms and head move naturally) Stay there for a good 10 deep full breaths, exhaling through your mouth for deeper relaxation.
Child's pose (allow your hands to rest by your hips, letting them just drop rather than extend forward...this really helps with the neck and extension of the spine)
If you know how to do a shoulder stand this really gets the neck and shoulders stretched out...but start in plow (it feels sooooo good when my neck and shoulders are tight) then go into shoulder stand for 10 deep breaths (do not move your head from side to side at any time) then drop your legs again in plow. Carefully roll down the spine vertebrae by vertebrae
Lie on your back with the soles of your feet touching (like frog legs) for as long as you like. Keep your shoulders neck relaxed. Actively scan those areas to release tension.
Then go take a lavender bath (bubbles are always fun) and make sure you soak the shoulder area. A heating pad with a little lavender oil is good too.
A massage would also be great.
To help relieve tension overall you could go to the pharmacy or local grocers and pick up Skullcap in the natural/supplement section. It works great and very gently for overall tension.
Light a candle and sit quietly for 10-15 minutes and read something inspirational. This helps quiet your mind which is probably bringing on the tension to begin with. Be well.

Answer 3

Stretching your lower back and neck would be important for you to do 2X a day. You would want to do flexion and extension stretching in both areas probably right when you awake so that you'll have full body flexibility throughout the day. Also if your inflammed then you do not want to use heat because that would actually increase your inflammation. If you have muscle soreness then heat is ok but if you incorporate ice as well, it should bring down the soreness levels more. Try using ice for 10 min then heat for 5 min then ice again for 10 min. Do this once or twice a day or after you stretch. Seeing a chiro would help but if you dont want to spend any cash then those should work. Good Luck.

Answer 4

Relaxation therapy is a self hypnosis technique that I learned years ago.
Lie down in a comfortable place.
with both hands make fists and feel the tension and release the tension, while paying attention to how it feels when you release.

do the same for forearms, upper arms. sholders, feet legs, thighs, face, neck chest, back and abdomen ( in that order)

next let your hands relax a bit more, then your fore arms, then hands (agan) fore arms ( again and upper arms)

work through the list bofy parts, each time starting with the hands and adding the next next one from the list.

Example (hands,fore-arms, hands,fore-arms,upper arms, hands,fore-arms, hands,fore-arms,upper arms,shoulders .....)

when you get through the list, recall a memory of a serene place and image that you are there. If you are in a quiet location you may be aware of your own pulse and heartbeat, if so focus on that while you picture your quiet place. Stay in your quiet place for a few minutes. then you can start out of it. Start by wiggling you fingers and toes, then wiggle your hands and feet, and move you legs and arms a little, and then sit up.take a few deep breaths and yawn and stretch. you should feel better.

Answer 5

Yoga. You can easily learn some "get started"* asanas that will help you work out the tension and really help you learn to relax. Of course, finding and starting a regular Yoga practice would be even better!!It has benefits that most people do not believe, until they have experienced them . Get toned, fit, less stress, both mental and physical, increased energy, mental clarity and focus, and an overall feeling of well being. TRY IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! * asanas-poses*****

Answer 6

I feel for you. This is a problem that has plagued me all my life. Then Ibruprophen came on the scene. It works if you take it at the onset of the headache. NOT ibruprophen in Aleve...get it with Motrin. Also I found that diet had alot to do with it. I started keeping track and found that candy and anything with confectioner sugar does it. Hope this helps. Hope your headache goes away soon.

Answer 7

And if all else fails you could try magnet therapy. Place and wrap a small piece of magnet on the sore spot and leave it overnight. It works for all small aches and pain.

Answer 8

You mean besides visiting a massage therapist?