Stretch It Out Per the experts at Colorado Pain Care, “Many people suffer from neck pain because of stress, which may cause clenched muscles. To help relieve pain and stiffness, you may want to engage in a regular habit of stretches.” Try rolling shoulders forward and backward or squeezing your shoulder blades toward your spine. Slowly pivot your head side to side to stretch the neck. Go Hot and Cold “Have you ever wondered whether hot or cold therapy is best for pain? The answer is both,” the folks at Advocate Health Care said. “Ice reduces inflammation, while heat relaxes stiff muscles.” So …