Stretching Exercises: Flexibility and Muscle Tension Relief

Understanding the difference between dynamic and static stretching is essential for improving muscle elasticity and preventing injury. Discover targeted stretches for tight hamstrings and learn how to safely relieve a stiff neck or heel cord tension.

Man Suffering From Neck Pain While Driving

Exercises to Relieve Neck Muscle Spasms

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Jody Murray

Neck spasms are an involuntary contraction of the muscles of the neck, resulting in a feeling of tightness or pain. Neck spasms may occur from an injury, overuse, poor posture or stress. Once you've had a medical evaluation to determine the cause of neck spasms, it is often appropriate to begin a stretching program.