How do i get rid of this pain in my neck?!


Question: How do i get rid of this pain in my neck.?
whne i woke up this morning, my neck felt like a huge knot was in my neck. every time i turned my head, it felt so sore, almost like a cramp. what do i do to help or cure the pain.?Health Question & Answer


Answers:
Almost 70 per cent of 10 Americans experience neck pain at some point in their lives. Stretching and strengthening exercises have long been considered a key component for keeping the neck strong and healthy.
Neck pain is usually triggered by repetitive use or holding the neck and shoulders, in a poor position as a result of either stress or poor posture habits or both.

There are many options to consider that can be done simply on your own:
? Stretching exercises. An example are shoulder shrugs. With your arms at the side, breathe in slowly as you shrug shoulders up toward the ears, breathe out as you lower them to a relaxed position. This gentle, repetitive motion works the trapezius muscle in the back of the neck, relaxing this common site of tension. Head tilts also relieve muscle spasms in the neck and increase range of motion. Wrap your right arm around the left side of your head so your right hand is under your left ear. Gently stretch your head toward your right shoulder and count to 10. Repeat on the other side. Try to perform these exercises four to six times each during the day.
Take breaks hourly. Long hours at the desk or computer can leave you achy and stiff. Take time once an hour to practice shrugs and head tilts, stretch the muscles and break up the tension. also, change position frequently. These measures will pay off over the long run.
Try self-massage. You can give yourself a pretty good self-massage by putting two tennis balls in a long tube sock. Lie on your back on the floor, rolling these under your shoulder blades and upper back to massage the shoulder blades and break up muscle spasms in the upper back, which connects to the neck muscles.
? Relieve neck pain with heat and cold. When your neck is sore, try a hot pack to soothe the pain... or try a cold pack... whichever feels better.
For neck pain unrelated to stress (such as osteoarthritis), other options such as chiropractic manipulation, ultra high frequency electrical stimulation, gentle horizontal traction using a pneumatic device (similar to a blood pressure cough), yoga, acupuncture, and massage therapy may be of assistance.

If neck pain persists, more aggressive management may be necessary.


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Google "torticollis," or "wry neck." It'll be better in a couple of days. Apply hot compresses, or get in the shower and let some hot water run on it. Rub some Ben Gay into it. You slept wrong. You should rethink your sleeping position and/or your pillow.Health Question & Answer

You can go to a chiropractor or you can get Ben gay or icy hot & rub in on it...who or what in your life is a pain in the neck.? stop saying it, thinking it, feeling it & it will go away.Health Question & Answer

A knot in the neck, one of the most annoying pains. It goes away in time, but usually a massage helps me deal with it.Health Question & Answer

go to the doctor if its a knot. But if its just sore. Try rotateing your neck to the opposite side to get the kinks out.Health Question & Answer

ice
heat
massage
acupuncture
yoga stretch
pillow.?
how many hours you slept.? too much.?
position
roll towel under neckHealth Question & Answer

it happens when u dont sleep righht
when your head is not correctly laid down then in the morning it hurts.it takes about 2 days to go away
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a chiropacttor doctor (excuse my spelling) one of these doctors can litrealy work miracles.Health Question & Answer

you need muscle relaxers...Health Question & Answer

Go to the doctor.Health Question & Answer



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