A Lavender neck pillow is a great home treatment for tight and painful muscles in the shoulder and neck area.
The neck is the part of the body where most people feel tension at least every now and then. Because of all the stresses of modern day life and because so many people work in offices staring at computers all day and do not have time to do much physical exercise, upper back and shoulder problems are very common symptoms of modern living. Tension in this area can also lead to headaches and other problems and it can be difficult to sleep with stiff and aching neck muscles. Sometimes the muscle tension can be very painful.
Pillows made for the neck are a great solution to this problem. These pillows are usually filled with wheat and different types of herbs, and Lavender is a common filling. Lavender has a lovely scent, and it is also an herb that is used in herbal medicine for its relaxing and calming effect. Lavender is often used to help sleep and Lavender oil is a popular oil in aromatherapy, as it is believed to help to relax tight muscles and also relieve pain and ease headaches. A cushion filled with dried Lavender flowers is an easy home remedy for tightness and pain in this area of the body.
Neck cushions can usually be heated for example in the microwave, and the warm pillow feels very relaxing on tense muscles. The cushion can be applied on the painful area when sitting or lying down, and the cushion moulds itself around the neck and into the shape of the body. Lavender cushions can be used every day to help with aches and pains and an added bonus is that when it is warmed up in a microwave, the pillow releases a lovely aroma.
A Lavender neck pillow also makes a great gift for anyone who works long days in front of the computer and suffers from neck pain, or anyone who has problems with stress and feels it in the shoulders.