I only want something external. Nothing to "take" like a pill or herbs or anything.
2006-10-09 15:55:14 · 8 answers · asked by Lindsay B 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Both ice and heat would help. Also you could try some of that IcyHot muscle rub. Or anything with menthol or camphor in it.
2006-10-09 15:56:58 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hear or ice will help. Use which ever one feels best to you. Personally I don't like cold.
A massage would do wonders. If you live near a massage therapy school, it is worth a weekly visit.
Join a fitness center/gym/YMCA. Someone there can show you the best exercises for what you want to accomplish. Or buy weights and use the Internet to find good exercises. Hope you are more relaxed soon.
2006-10-09 16:02:38 · answer #2 · answered by lollipop 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if its stress related,den its quite hard to get rid of them, but u can try these. every time u start to feel the headache,try to relax ur neck muscle,breath deeply,count to 10.these help to strain the stress.if the pain continue,try some medication like paracetamol.but the make it a habit though. try to keep a journal,when you had the attack,how long,and what you think that maybe the cause of the pain.these information is very good for your doctor. good luck to you!
2016-03-28 03:18:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you could use both, it will help....but you should try a good relax technique, like meditation, deep breathing, and rotating your shoulders from time to time, also be aware of when you are tensing up and relax your shoulders....i also use something called therigesic,(i think thats how its spelled) its a muscle rub but with out the harsh smell...it works great
2006-10-09 15:59:16 · answer #4 · answered by Jade 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
try to rotate your shoulders while breathing deep but slow ( simultaneously and then alternate)...... always ice first! never more than 15 to 20 minute intervals..... then heat after 15 mins for 15 to 20 mins. try a chair massage they are great!
2006-10-09 16:00:34 · answer #5 · answered by magdalina 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, heat will loosen things up, ICE will take swelling down. Id switch off.
2006-10-10 03:53:34 · answer #6 · answered by ~~ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Bio-Freeze, you can buy it at a physical therapist office, or some drug stores.
2006-10-10 05:13:43 · answer #7 · answered by lorac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you can stop it from hurting by a body rub called icy hot.
2006-10-09 15:58:40 · answer #8 · answered by mewillams 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋