I have neck arthritus and the upper back is stiff what can i do to loosen my back?

Neck/back arthritis: Arthritis and stiffness can be helped with an exercise/stretching program. A physical therapist can give you a good home exercise regimen to strengthen your back muscles and help you maintain flexibility in your neck. Doing the program 1-2 times daily can help.

Varied: It sounds like muscle spasm associated with the spinal arthritis the simple answer is mild pain medication like tylenol (acetaminophen) use of topical moist heat and physical therapy. If symptoms persist despite all of the above further medical attention needs to be obtained.