Guest post by Danielle and Melissa Steortz, A Blissful Garden Day Spa
Discover Bradenton's Tips from Local Pros series features guest articles with practical advice and insights from local business owners and experts.
You woke with a kink in your neck. There's so much to do today, and there is no time to see your massage therapist, chiropractor, or doctor. Rather than suffering through it, take 10 to 15 minutes to help alleviate some pain and improve range of motion with this simple technique.
Step 1: Put a damp hand towel in the microwave for about 2 minutes. Apply Muscle Rescue Essential Oil Blend (Available at our spa). Carefully pull the towel out by the tag or corner and shake off some of the steam, to a temperature you can tolerate. Wrap the hot towel around your neck.
Step 2: Take a regular towel and fold it in half lengthwise and roll it about halfway. Lay it on the floor or bed (if you are unable to get to the floor). Lie down, putting the roll under your neck and the head supported with the remaining towel that is not rolled, in a neutral position.
Step 3: Bend your knees, feet flat a little more than hip distance apart, allowing the knees to rest toward one another, in what we call constructive rest (a great position for low back pain as well), with arms lying palms up out to your sides about shoulder high.
Step 4: Breathe deeply but gently into the belly, following the breath all the way up to the top of your head. You may feel tightness along your spine or neck. Keep breathing until the tightness subsides. Rest here for 10 minutes or longer while breathing, if time allows.
Step 5: Before you get up, gently roll your head side to side, only as far as you can without pain. To get up, roll to one side and push yourself up using your hands to prevent engaging your neck muscles. Stay as relaxed as possible.
Repeat as needed throughout your day as needed, reapplying the Muscle Rescue Essential Oil Blend. As soon as you can, follow up with your doctor.
This information is not a replacement for medical care or a diagnosis. It is simply a way to get some relief before you're able to get medical attention.
Please feel free to contact us at the spa if we can be of any assistance in helping you reach your wellness goals.
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Danielle & Melissa Steortz LMT/ Owners
A Blissful Garden Day Spa: 601 27th Street West, Bradenton FL 34205.
(941) 727-3600
Lic # MM21221, MA35251, MA106723
