In the case of neck tension, acute or chronic pain starts in the neck muscles and can radiate over the entire head and into the arms.
The ability to move is restricted and the headache can be accompanied by dizziness.
Headaches are caused when the muscles in the neck tense up due to incorrect, one-sided movements or incorrect posture. This impairs blood circulation. Acute pain can be relieved by neck massage. Regular heat treatments using hot neck wraps or red light irradiation improve the general blood circulation in the neck area and relieve cramps.
Neck rollers improve the position when sleeping and relax the neck muscles. Targeted neck exercises help to loosen tense muscles.
Good posture while sitting is important from an early age. Heavy bags should be carried on the back and not on one side.
Shuffling gait, poor footwear and hunched shoulders also contribute to neck tension.
Other possible causes of a tense neck are lack of exercise, stress, draughts or a poor mattress.
If your neck is chronically tense with numbness or signs of paralysis, you should see a doctor immediately.
