2007-01-28 13:59:59 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Electronic muscle stimulation or a tens unit. They are fairly cheap and are good to have around the house for emergencies like these. If you don't have access to one then have someone deep message your neck after a hot shower. It is important that it be moist heat from hot wet towels or hot shower. A heating pad really does not penetrate it only heats the skin. It will still take a few days but the more you work it the faster the muscle will get back in shape.
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2007-01-28 14:04:29 · answer #1 · answered by char__c is a good cooker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
use a heating pad the ralax the muscles. then slowly turn the head in the direction that hurts the most a few times. if possible don't expose your neck to cold air. cover it up before you go out. keep it warm as possible.
2007-01-28 17:18:40 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My chiropractor always says "ice and Advil are your friends" -- ice it off and on and take Advil to help the pain and relax the muscles. If that doesn't help in a day or two I'd suggest either a regular doctor or a chiropractor.
2007-01-28 14:04:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Rest the neck: do not rub. Some specific analgesic recommended, with mild tranquiliser. Back to normal in just 24 hrs.
2007-01-28 14:06:18 · answer #4 · answered by swanjarvi 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Use heat or over the counter brand of analgesic cream (sportscreme, bengay...) If in a couple of days it continues persist call your MD.
2007-01-28 14:10:28 · answer #5 · answered by lost 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
happened to me two times so when this happens you have to rotate your neck many times whatever the pain goes ... don't worry this will be painful but by the time you will find it cool
2007-01-28 14:06:33 · answer #6 · answered by bisalabisa2000 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
usually a heat pad takes the pain away. sometimes you just have to wait a few days and it will go away.
2007-01-28 14:06:21 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Muscle cramps use ice pack first & then heat.
2007-02-01 11:15:32 · answer #8 · answered by Sandi Beach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do some neck exercises,massage and slap salonpas for an hour
2007-01-28 14:05:30 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
do some heat, and sleep on the other side!! no, just kidding. but heat always works for me. and advil works great too!!
2007-01-28 14:05:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋