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I have had an energy block in my neck for some time. Finally, last night, I managed to push through the block. I do find, though, I have a tendency to tighten my neck muscles when I'm not thinking about, which causes me to block again. I really don't want to put the block back. Any suggestions as to how I can keep thoses muscles relaxed? I know Reiki, but does anyone have any other suggestions?

Blessings,
Roxy

MS. Roxanne,

/*\ Namaste :-}}

- blocks are of various sorts and 'causes'

- often, balance is one of the keys to minimizing blocks or reducing their persistence to a minimum span of time

- if the balancing pranayama I sent you does not help over the longer haul there are also yoga exercises specifically for the neck, shoulders, jaw (TMJ issues), etc

- when you say you know Reiki but want other suggestions are you suggesting that Reiki has not helped?

- have you had hands-on from someone else?

Reiki All Around,

All Blessings,

Firekeeper

Dear Mr. Firekeeeper,

Yes, Reiki has been helping but I wanted to know what all my options might be. I will, indeed, use the exercise you sent me. And possibly yoga.

Perhaps my tai chi/qi gong weekend will be of help?

Thanks,
Roxy

Otoharo!

When I have a tightness in my neck muscles, I find help from a brace that is made of wide elastic that is called a back brace. I have a hump on my back and that is what causes tightness in the neck. that brace is very helpful though I do not need it all the time.

finality

Mr. Firekeeper,

Thank you for letting me take advantage of your vast knowledge during this time.

Blessings,
Roxy

Ms. Roxanne,

/*\ Namaste :-}}

- most kind!

- most welcome!

>:-}}

Reiki All Around,

All Blessings,

Firekeeper

Hi Roxy,
Might I suggest a moist towel, microwaved for a minute to get hot and put on your neck. Also, have you gotten a massage of late? Once a month is a wonderful thing to do for yourself.

Love and light,
Tracey

Hey Roxy, *hugs**

Boy I hope this blockage rights itself for you soon.

Generally it is said that if there is a block in one chakra, then it corresponds to another above and below..

So, you can try sending more energy to the brow and the heart. Also give energy to your second chakra. Sounds like there may be an emotionally charged issue that is corresponding to your ability to speak your truth in some manner.
So, if you were working on the second chakra you would open it up, spin it and send the energy out both sides.
Then you would do the same for the brow and heart, making sure to send energy out both the back ( will to) and the front( expressional side)

Also, you might like to try the grounding cord exercise to help you a bit..

See at your perinium a golden rope that is very strong and hollow on the inside. This has a knot on the end and that is rooted in your perinium area and is all the way down to the core of mother earth.
Also there are roots from feet all the way to the core of Mother earth.
Ask now that any energies you are holding in your body that are not yours be transmuted in the molten lava at the core of mother earth.. Just drop that energy right down..

When you feel all that gone then ask for any energy interference to release at the second chakra... then the heart, the brow and lastly your throat..
You may like to try that with all your chakras if you feel inclined..

See now a brilliant golden disk above your head. This golden disk is like a giant magnet.. Ask now for all your energy back that you have left back with others when you didn't speak your truth, were angry and kept words lodged in your throat, or whenever you just left it behind due to misunderstanding of the truth..
Ask that your energy come back from all lifetimes, all dimensional realities and sources. All this energy that comes back through the golden disk is cleansed, purified and of the highest caliber.. Feel all this energy just pouring into you through the top of your head..

Ask your guides and angels to do any repair work necessary to keep your throat chakra balanced and healed. Ask if there is any tears or leaks that they be repaired.. See in your minds eyes, your angels spreading a beautiful Sapphire blue healing salve all over your throat chakra and balancing this energy..

Now breathe in light from the Source and ask that it balance you fully and completely..
Blow up or release your chord down into Mother Earth and make yourself a new one..
When you feel complete see the golden orb flowing away from you until you feel inclined to ask for the energy you have lost again..

I'd suggest for a week you do it daily. Espeically if you notice you got irritated with someone or fell into fear mode..

Blessings my sweet sister and I Hope this is helpful,

Loving you always,
Jahnavi

Dear Roxy,
When I had problems with my neck muscles a physical therapist suggested doing excercise to stregthen the muscles in my upper back & upper arms as well as my neck. They were not major excercise, just repititive movements geered to strengthen the surrounding muscles & take some of the pressure off the ones in spasm. Playing into that idea, relaxation techniques to let the muscles "let go" can be helpfull. I have had bruxism ( clenching the jaw during sleep)with horrible muscle spasms which responded quite well to one night time dose of a muscle relaxant 3 days in a row, it never came back. My dentist diagnosed it & said it is fairly common during times of stress. The idea of the muscle relaxant is simply to break the cycle of tightening & spasm.
You might try taking a Ca/Mag supplement at night. It has helped me with Charlie Horses.

peace & joy,
holobon