What is the best way to deal with stiff neck?

Answer 1

first, find out what's wrong. Second, fix it.

To do both, see your local chiropractor. They'll do some exams, find out what's going on, then they'll answer the following questions (and if they don't, then ask them to answer the following questions):

1. what's wrong
2. how can it be fixed
3. how long will it take
4. how much will it cost me

A chiropractor will find out the problem, answer those questions, propose a treatment plan, and if you accept said plan, begin treatment to correct the problem and restore optimum health

Remember that optimum health is achieved through balancing the nervous system because it is through these nerves that every organ in the body (from the eyes to the skin on your toes) receives information and instruction from the brain and other nervous components. By balancing the spine, we balance the nervous system. By balancing the nervous system, we eliminate many disease processes which cause pain or any other array of symptoms.

Answer 2

How to treat a stiff neck. Knowing some of the causes of a stiff neck can lead to prevention in many cases. A good method of self treatment is to use heat therapy and self massage to ease some of the tension. For massage, be careful not to strain while reaching back. The areas to massage are the "X"s in the upper right of the diagram and can be reached without strain by using a back massager. Other areas of muscle strain may be associated with a stiff neck and headache which should also be given the proper attention. Be sure to use a supportive neck pillow and become familiar with proper neck posture. Learn techniques of stress reduction such as breathing exercises to help reduce tension and headache.

A method I use to stretch the muscle is to stand underneath a hot shower with the water on the neck. In the example illustrated with the right side involved, reach behind your back and hold the right wrist with the left hand, slightly pull the right arm down and bend the head to the left and then turn it to the left and hold for 20 seconds. The movement should be small and only produce a mild discomfort. Repeat the procedure as needed. An alternative method to the shower would be to use a hot pack that covers the neck and shoulder.

There are many causes of a "stiff neck" and we have covered one of the most common causes and some methods of how to treat a stiff neck, however, if one persists despite judicious home treatment methods, always consult your health care provider.

Answer 3

Go to a chiropracter. They do work on the back and neck and also other problems can be triggered by the spine.

Answer 4

DON'T Use HEAT first for a muscle strain, you need to reduce swelling!

WebMD.com, I use it a lot and got my husband from not being able to drive back pain, to physically jumping around in 3 days. they will diagnosis you and tell you how to treat it. You will probably need to do cold first to bring down swelling and heat to give you comfort rotating it. But definitely check webmd for more details.

Answer 5

Put some heat on it-I get a hot water bottle and wrap a towel round it ,there is also heat pads you can buy but ive never tried them

Answer 6

I use the microwave heat bags. They help a little. Also primrose oil taken orally.

Answer 7

Seeing a good chiropractor or getting massaged.

Answer 8

If it is a recurring problem, you might want to try Rolphing and or cranial sacral therapy.

Answer 9

Next time sleep while standing up to avoid. Onset stiffneck, put yourself in the guillotine! joke lol

Answer 10

get muscle relaxants they will relieve the pain and lossen up the muscle, the same damn thing happened to me last week.