13-05-2025
Three ways to ease neck pain
According to Nice (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence), up to 70 per cent of us will experience neck pain at some time in our lives, with prevalence peaking during middle age. Poor posture — while looking at your phone or laptop, for example — and anxiety are often underlying causes of neck tension and gentle daily stretches can help. 'Make sure you perform any neck stretches slowly and smoothly,' says the osteopath James Davies, author of Body. 'If they cause pain or make the muscle tension worse, you need to stop immediately and seek medical advice.' Davies suggests using a tennis ball to massage your neck muscles. Place the ball between the back of your neck and the wall. 'Position the ball
