Do you often have sore shoulders and neck due to phone use, computer use, or sitting for long periods? Many think they only need to relax their shoulders and neck to relieve stiff neck muscles. But that’s not all. According to some experts, massage and relaxation can only bring short-term relief but cannot solve the root cause of the problem.
The cervical spine in the neck consists of seven vertebrae stacked on each other, making the neck very flexible and allowing it to rotate in all directions. These vertebrae also contain critical spinal nerves and extended nerve roots. Compression of these nerves may cause back or arm pain, numbness, and weakness. If you only feel a tight and stiff neck, it may not be severe enough to cause a nerve problem; the muscles around the neck may simply be too tight.
