Natural relief from neck pain

Let's face it: Neck and shoulder aches are, well, a pain in the neck! And if you're one of the up to 70% of adults who experience these uncomfortable flare-ups, there's good news to report. You can erase discomfort and stiffness quickly and naturally, thanks to a few quick fixes. Here, the study-proven tips that help

- Jennifer Bringle

✓ Bite into a burger

A study in Neural Plasticity revealed that vitamin B12, which is found in both beef and cheese, helps regenerate paindamaged nerves to speed recovery from neck pain. A 3-oz beef burger has 2.4 mcg of B12, which is 100% of the amount recommended for adults by the National Institutes of Health.

And 1.5 oz. of cheddar cheese delivers another 0.5 mcg of the nutrient. Or simply supplement with 2.4 mcg. of B12 daily.