Preventing and Curing the Stiff Neck Headache
Michalis 'BIG Mike' Kotzakolios


Defined Tag: Stiff Neck Headache.

You've probably experienced it before, driving in rush hour traffic; your hands clench around the steering wheel. Then your shoulders hunch up, and, finally, your neck gets stiff. Then, the headache starts. It starts at the back of your head, and then it spreads to the rest of your head, and before long, your entire head is one dull ache. Voila; the dreaded stiff neck headache.

A stiff neck headache is really nothing more than a stress or tension headache. Over the counter medications can sometimes help, but, really, when you're driving isn't the best time to fumble around in your purse for a painkiller. When it comes to a stiff neck headache, the best treatment is simple prevention. Try to train yourself to stay calm in traffic situations. Most people don't realize it, but road rage and other traffic related tension is nothing more than laziness, from a driver who can't be bothered to watch and control his emotions. Sure, the other guy is a jerk and a nitwit; is that any reason his driving should make you lose control of your emotions and get a stiff neck headache? No matter what you think, road rage is never the fault of the other driver. The blame always belongs to the one who wasn't strong enough to keep a grip of their emotions.

Play relaxing music, such as Mozart or Bach, in the car. This nearly always provides some measure of relief for those who struggle with a stiff neck headache. And they can help keep stress from building up to road rage intensity.

Also, reassure yourself by constantly reminding yourself that bad driving is no more than you can expect; it's a proven fact that every other driver on the road is an idiot except for you.

Above all, be reasonable. There's no reason that you should suffer for other people's driving. Be calm. Be courteous. And enjoy the trip. Your neck and head will thank you for it.

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