A neck massage is focused on the muscles around the neck and shoulder area. Some muscles worked on during a neck massage include the sternocleidomastoid, scalenes and upper trapezius. A neck massage aims to relieve tension, reduce headaches and increase relaxation. Many techniques are used to achieve a range of benefits by increasing muscle temperature to help improve tissue elasticity and reduce joint stiffness. Our massage therapists at Physio.co.uk use neck massage to help reduce pain, increase range of movement and decrease muscle tightness.