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The Daily Spine - Give Yourself a Neck Massage

Neck Massage Techniques You Can Do On Yourself

By , About.com Guide

Updated August 20, 2009

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When a crick in the neck gets you down and gives you neck pain, maybe a short neck massage is all you need. After all, rehab specialists estimate that 75% of all neck kinks are due to muscle spasms. Here are a few massage therapy techniques you can either do on yourself or have a friend do for you:

And here is some general information on massage therapy and other remedies for neck or back pain:

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