<p>when i sit for an extended period of time, such as during the sats, i get some neck pain. what can i do to prevent/relieve this? stretching?</p>
<p>I just crack my neck and go for it.</p>
<p>I guess it helps to be short!</p>
<p>"If stiffness and muscle tension are causing your neck pain, you can relieve it through stretching. Just starting by tilting your head from left to right, hold for the count of 20 for each side. Next, place your hand on top of your head, and stretch your neck towards your shoulder on each side. Be sure to perform these stretches with slow, smooth movements. Make sure that you are doing it gradually as any quick stretch is more likely to tear a muscle or ligament." from Top</a> 7 Tips To Relieve Neck Pain</p>
<p>But if you start to feel the slightest neck pain during a section, try rolling your neck slowly.</p>
<p>Suck it up and deal with it son!</p>
<p>a neck pillow! like the ones people have on planes</p>
<p>Rubbing the neck, rolling the head GENTLY (and apparently 90 degree angles are better than circles - less strain on your neck - so move your head in a square when you roll your neck), tilting the neck, and stretching help.</p>
<p>I also get back pain, and stretching helps there too.</p>
<p>SAT is known for being pain in the neck, among other places.</p>
<p>I am not sure if any sorts of pillows are allowed :D</p>