Lifestyle
Heat Application
for Neck Pain
Heat application to the neck and upper shoulders provides rapid symptom relief for muscle-tension neck pain, reducing spasm and stiffness.
How it works
Increases local blood flow, reduces muscle spasm via reduced gamma-spindle activity, and raises the pain threshold in cervical sensory afferents.
What to watch for
Heat is more appropriate than cold for most neck pain, which is tension/muscle-driven rather than inflammatory. Avoid direct skin contact — use through a cloth. Do not apply over areas of reduced sensation.
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