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Do your neck feel stiff when you awaken in the morning? Do the muscles seize painfully with no warning? Does neck pain limit your physical activity and become your constant companion?

If you suffer from pain in your neck, you have plenty of company. Doctors estimate that seven out of 10 people will be troubled by such pain at some point in their lives. One in 10 adults is hurting right now. And between 50% to 85% of people with such pain will be bothered by it again within the next five years.

Clearly, neck pain is a common, and troubling, problem. But solving the problem is no quick-fix. Managing and relieving neck pain can involve a combination of therapies including medication, physical therapy, self-help techniques, and, less commonly, surgery.

More than ever, patients now play an increasingly important role in their own recovery through participation in stretching and strengthening exercises and mind-body therapies.

Neck Pain: A troubleshooting guide to help you find relief covers the most common causes of neck pain, outlines today's treatment options, and provides many simple steps you can take to ease and manage your aches and pains.
Inside this report you'll learn:

• When to seek medical attention
• How to treat strains and sprains
• Medication options for treating neck pain
• Stretching and strengthening exercises that can bring relief
• New and emerging surgical options

• Work at your desk or computer
• Use the telephone
• Drive your car
• Engage in athletic activities
• Get a good night's sleep