Exercises for Neck, Mid Back Stiffness by: Matthew Scott
Hi Al, glad to hear you're finding relief from those exercises. I would say just keep doing them if they're working. Long term problems require longer therapy and possibly permanent therapy in the form of specific exercises such as the ones you're doing.
Obviously it's also vital to eliminate the causes, such as the excess sitting, bad sleeping habits, etc. You may also find that regular massage will speed up the healing process. Massage is pretty much unbeatable for tight, sore, knotted muscles. Massage is also great for the emotional stress that often underlies (or at least contributes to) problems involving stiff, tight muscles in the upper back and neck.
Also, there are other exercises on this site that may be helpful for your neck and mid-back stiffness. I suggest you give them a try (if you haven't already)... check out the following exercises in the Back-Neck section: Back Twist, Back Arch and Upper Back Stretch.
Let me know if you have other questions regarding the exercises for neck/mid-back stiffness.
