The Neck: The Most Neglected Area in Massage

When we think about tension, we often picture tight shoulders, sore backs, or stiff legs — but one of the most overworked and under-treated areas of the body is the neck.

At Glo, we pay extra attention to this often-forgotten area. Why? Because your neck is more than just a bridge between your head and shoulders — it’s where stress, emotion, and posture all collide.

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Why Neck Tension Builds Up

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Most of us carry invisible stress in the neck without even realizing it. Think about how much time you spend:

• Looking down at a phone or screen

• Holding your shoulders up while stressed

• Clenching your jaw or grinding your teeth

• Sleeping in awkward positions

• Driving long distances without support

Over time, these habits create deep-seated muscle tension, restrict blood and lymph flow, and can even contribute to things like headaches, fatigue, poor sleep, jaw pain, and nervous system imbalance.

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Why Neck Massage Matters

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Neck massage isn't just about comfort — it’s a therapeutic tool that supports your entire well-being. When done properly, it:

✔ Releases physical tension from tight muscles
✔ Improves blood flow to the brain
✔ Eases tension headaches and migraines
✔ Supports lymphatic drainage, helping the body detox
✔ Relieves jaw tension and TMJ pain
✔ Improves posture and alignment
✔ Enhances sleep and relaxation
✔ Stimulates the vagus nerve, which regulates digestion, mood, and immune function

It’s also incredibly grounding — helping your body switch out of “fight or flight” and back into a parasympathetic, rest-and-repair state.

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Why It’s Often Skipped (And Why We Don’t)

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In many traditional massages, the neck gets only a few quick passes — or skipped altogether due to lack of time or hesitation. But at Glo, we believe your neck deserves the same time, attention, and intention as every other part of your body. That’s why we often incorporate focused neck work into our facials, head spa services, and targeted add-ons.

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What to Expect (and What to Watch For)

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When the neck is very tense or tight, releasing those muscles can trigger a wave of stored stress and toxins to finally move. While this is a good sign of your body processing and healing, some clients may experience temporary effects like:

• Mild soreness or tightness the next day

• Emotional release (many people store stress in the neck and jaw)

• Lightheadedness or fatigue as circulation improves

• Increased thirst or urination as lymph flow increases

These effects are temporary — and a sign that your body is responding, clearing, and resetting. We always encourage clients to drink extra water and take it easy afterward if they feel any of these shifts.

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A Small Area That Makes a Big Impact

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You’d be surprised how much better you can feel just by releasing tension in the neck. Whether it’s part of your facial, head spa, or added as a focused massage — neck work can unlock relief, clarity, and calm you didn’t even know you were missing.

If you’ve never had a proper neck massage, this might be exactly the thing your body has been asking for.