2006-09-01 07:50:56 · 16 answers · asked by Crystal I 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Is this a chronic problem? Could be muscle strain or tension. Maybe you slept in an uncomfortable position or some place with a draft, a long cool breeze can cause the neck muscles to constrict (ie: crick). If it's just a sudden sleep triggered thing it will probably go away on its own in a few days. I had a similar experience recently for about 3 days I could barely turn my neck but it eventually went away. Anyways, if that sounds like you and you want to alleviate the symptoms in the meantime try any or all of the following...
1. Lie down
2. Ice massage
3. Pain reliever (topical and/or swallowed)
4. Limber gently (after 2. best)
5. Heating pad
6. Apply pressure after pain and swelling have subsided (finger, thumb or broom handle)
If it hangs on or is really debilitating, definitely see a doc, cause there might very well be an underlying condition.
2006-09-01 08:13:48 · answer #1 · answered by Andy S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In most cases the fact that you have a sore neck is really just a symptom of an underlying problem. You should go to a chiropractor or another Health care provider you trust and have it professionally evaluated.
2006-09-01 07:58:15 · answer #2 · answered by Ziggy 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Physical therapy
Pain Killers
Muscle Relaxors
Hot bath/shower/ towels around the neck
Sometimes Ice if it isn't muscular
Sleeping with a cervical pillow
NSAIDS to reduce the inflammation
2006-09-01 07:52:43 · answer #3 · answered by PreviouslyChap 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Apply wet and hot compresses. Keep neck wrapped in between compresses. Also ask a pharmacist for an over the counter ointment.
2006-09-01 07:55:38 · answer #4 · answered by Kasha 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-17 06:10:03 · answer #5 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put ice on it 20 on and 20 off and take Advil or aleve, not asprin, you need the ani-inflammatory, make sure to take it with crackers as ibuprofen can upset your stomach. take 2 in the morning and 2 at night for 3 days, then 1 in the morning and 1 at night.
2006-09-01 07:54:44 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wet towels, a warm shower and a mineral oil massage. A good nap. Couple aspirins or, and I never recommend this: Tylenol works on swollen tissue so it might have an effect.
2006-09-01 07:53:47 · answer #7 · answered by vanamont7 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Alternate between heat and cold compress every 15 minutes,.. take a muscle relaxer... and lay day.. (Ibuprophine, Aleve, Excederine) It is stress.. take a hot shower and relax your head under the shower..
2006-09-01 07:55:30 · answer #8 · answered by leaann2006 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go see a chiropractor. They help a lot! Your neck could be slightly out of aligment and causing you that discomfort.
2006-09-01 07:54:18 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Roll your head from side to side and all around. Then get one of those heating bandages and put it on the back of your neck.
2006-09-01 07:53:22 · answer #10 · answered by darkdiva 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋