I have had pain in my neck for a while now, can anyone offer any advice?

Question

I used to get a stiff neck on days that I slept wrong or had my pillow too high or too low. Usually it would go away during the day. But over the last few weeks, my neck has been really stiff. I can move it to side to side (causing it to crack, which it never used to do) but it feels really weird to move my head backwards. It feels like there is a huge bubble of air in there that is preventing me from moving it all the way back -- it feels like it needs to be cracked! But nothing works. I think part of it has to do with work; I've spent the whole summer in front of a computer.

I went to a masseuse and she helped relieve some pressure, but the "air bubble" feeling is still there, way deep in my neck.

I am going to book my very first appointment with a chiropractor this week. I guess my question is, will it help? Has anyone had similar kind of tension? Is there anything I can do at home to relieve it? And how about acupuncture? I'm willing to try it if it works.

Thanks!

Answer 1

i am going though the same problem you are going though i went in and had a ct-scan done to my neck and i have to go back tomorrow and see what theyhave found they gave me 2 diffent kind of meds for the pain but it only helps for a couple of hourer but i really hope it not serious they think i am spending to much time on my pc that causeing me this problem

Answer 2

a chiropractor may be able to help but make sure they are very good at what they do...you don't want just anyone messing with your neck (you don't want to end up paralyzed). Other relaxation techniques may help, like hot showers, whirlpools, stretches, cold or hot compresses, etc. I have had all kinds of neck problems, mainly from whiplash...and a Therapeutic (memory foam) pillow has really worked for me. Also those rolled type pillows where you can tilt your head back and create a better curve in your neck has helped too. Good luck.

Answer 3

Fill a hot bath and add two cups of Epsom salts and soak as long as possible. Keep water as hot as possible without scalding yourself

Get a massage using oil from somebody with strong hands to loosen up the tightened muscle

Stress can cause this problem too but sitting at the computer certainly contributes

Answer 4

Go to see a physical therapist.

Answer 5

take a T3 it is the ultimate Tylenol

Answer 6

Divorce him

Answer 7

i would go to a chiropractor