2007-01-04 17:17:09 · 13 answers · asked by --------------- 2 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Get a damp towel & warm it up and put it the microwave for about a minute and a half, and then lay it around your neck and it should help it.....be sure to feel the towel with your forearm first to make sure it's not too hot....
2007-01-04 17:19:22 · answer #1 · answered by Lynn (AzCrazyGirl) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is just a sore neck you will have to take pain killers or place a heating pad on it until the pain subsides. If the pain is from an injury you should have an x-ray done to make sure there is nothing that got shifted out of place. If it's because of scoliosis or something, you might want to call your doc & see if they can prescribe you some pain killers from a pharmacy. They are a lot stronger.
2007-01-05 01:19:26 · answer #2 · answered by IMHO 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
while a heating pad makes the pain dull, the solution is finding out the cause of the sore neck.
Is it tension? Could it be the pillow you are sleeping on? Undue pressure on the spine?
A deep tissue massage, preferably shiatsu, might help to send endorphins to the area and eliminate the pain. A chiropractor might be able to bend you back into shape as well.
But first, I would try to identify the cause, perhaps change pillows or change sleeping positions, and see if that helps.
2007-01-05 01:20:23 · answer #3 · answered by degendave99 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take a hot shower or bath and let the hot water soothe it. Then I use a thermocare pad. That Head-On stuff is good for neck aches. If you have lavender oil, mix a couple of drops with olive oil and rub it into your neck. Advil or Aleve can help.
2007-01-05 01:25:56 · answer #4 · answered by Susan M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When mine gets stiff and sore...which is often due to being rear-ended, I put one of those buckwheat neck wraps in the microwave and wrap it around the back of my neck and take a couple of ibuprofen. If you have a massaging shower head that is also a good way to relieve it. If it is something that happens alot check your medical insurance to see if they cover massage therapy.
2007-01-05 01:21:29 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Heat Packs or Icy Hot if you dont' mind the sticky stuff on your neck I always liked a heated towel.. Just becareful not to burn your skin its easy to do when trying to get rid of neck pains!!
2007-01-05 01:18:26 · answer #6 · answered by Jodi Mae 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't give very many details, could possibly be anything. one of the symptoms I have when I get strep throat, is my neck and head hurting. How long have you had it? Did you sleep the wrong way?Might just need to have a check up to be safe..
2007-01-05 01:22:06 · answer #7 · answered by mean evil woman 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope you get good answers to your question .
i had a cold just before Christmas,and i guess it settled on my neck ,today I'm still hurting .
2007-01-05 01:19:37 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a hot compress and some Tylenol. Always works for me. Good luck!
2007-01-05 01:18:16 · answer #9 · answered by beckerbuns 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
gentle massage with some rubbing cream
By the way, dare to try acupuncture...?
2007-01-05 01:18:49 · answer #10 · answered by BB2791 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋