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Ask any bodybuilder or fitness enthusiast what they think the least trained part of our bodies is. While some will probably tell you it's the calves, many are beginning to recognize that it's actually the neck. Not many people take training the neck seriously. Those who do are usually involved in a sport where the neck is constantly slammed, hit, or bent in unusual ways.
Whether your head feels heavier than usual or you're suffering from a stiff neck, neck pain can manifest itself in several different ways. About 65 million Americans have complained about neck pain at least once in their lives with symptoms ranging from very mild to extremely severe. If you're suffering from neck pain but aren't sure what might be causing it, we've created this handy guide just for you. We are going to discuss what neck pain is, the different types of neck pain, the symptoms, causes, and the best course of treatment.
A stiff neck is characterized by neck pain, soreness, and difficulty moving the neck. Sometimes it is also accompanied by back, arm, chest, and shoulder pain. Everyone experiences getting a stiff neck at least once in their lives. But why does it happen? 
For some people, cold weather is a good thing—exciting even. It's a sign that the holidays are nearing, and we're about to head into a new year. But for others, cold weather can be a pain in the neck—literally. If you're experiencing neck pain during the colder seasons, it's not in your head. It's a real phenomenon, and it affects thousands of people. In fact, the colder it gets the worse the pain feels. And sometimes it not only affects your neck, but it can cause shoulder stiffness and joint pain too. Mix all three and it can be a debilitating combination, making you feel miserable. And no one wants to feel this way during the holidays. So why does it even happen? And what can you do to get rid of the pain? Today, we're going to cover everything you need to know regarding neck pain from cold weather.
Do you have a loved one who complains about having back or neck pain all year? If so, you know how debilitating it can be. It quite literally affects their day-to-day life. Chronic back or neck pain is a serious matter, and if your loved one doesn't do something to fix the situation, it will only make it worse.

Road trips aren't as fun as most people make them out to be, especially if you're the one behind the wheel. You might be sitting down the whole time but it's actually a very stressful position to be in. You're the one dealing with traffic and ignorant drivers. You don't get to sleep as your passengers do, you have to be alert and tense at all times. To top it all off, you get neck pain when you drive. Long-distance driving is a common culprit of neck pain. It not only affects people going on road trips—truckers and cabbies also have a very high risk of suffering from neck pain since they're always behind the wheel.

Being forced to travel with neck and shoulder pain can be a real...well, pain! Sitting in the same potions for extended periods starts to take its toll as you spend hours in the car, or in a plane. Enough is enough - is there something that can be done to help ease your pain and stiffness, allowing you to travel in comfort? Fortunately for you, we've put together this complete guide on traveling with shoulder and neck pain so you can start feeling better and enjoy your time off with loved ones.
If you’re like most adults, you probably view turkey neck and loose skin as an inevitable byproduct of aging. However, did you know that there are actually neck tightening exercises you can do that can slow or even reverse these unpleasant side effects of father time?
Is your neck being...well, a real pain in the neck? If neck spasms are giving you trouble, you may want to consider these neck spasm exercises and treatment options to improve your range of motion and relieve your pain.

Neck pain or strain can be caused by a variety of factors, including a pulled muscle, a ligament strain, or other injuries. Often, all you need to do to relieve neck strain is to give yourself some rest - followed by addressing what caused the strain in the first place - usually, a weak neck.

 

If you've never considered training your neck before, then you may want to give these neck strain exercises a try. In this post, we'll detail several helpful neck stretches & exercises you can do to relieve stiffness, improve flexibility, and get you back on the right track for overall health. Here's what you need to know.

Despite being one of the most important parts of maintaining a pain-free quality of life, fear gets in the way of neck and posture training. Whether the fear of doing neck training alone, looking silly at the gym, or doing the exercises incorrectly, it stops us from completing our neck training. This can pose several problems since the neck is one of the most vulnerable parts of our bodies.

If you believe you're dealing with vagus nerve pain in the neck, you've come to the right place. Because today, we're going to discuss everything you need to know about this nerve. This includes how it functions and the roles it serves, and how you can determine if the pain you're feeling in your neck is actually due to this nerve or not. After that, we're going to explain how you can start alleviating some of the symptoms you're feeling, and discuss more serious treatment options and long-term plans.