If you've been experiencing some pain in your neck lately, you may be surprised to learn that lifting weights may help reduce your level of discomfort.

A study published in Arthritis Care & Research revealed that when people, who suffered from tension and tightness in their necks and upper back, followed a resistance training routine that specifically targeted those regions, they reported a significant decrease in pain after 10 weeks.

Evidently, strengthening the muscles in this area of the neck and upper back make them better able to handle the stress of everyday tasks, such as typing, cleaning, and other functions that tend to be performed on a regular and frequent basis.