I get really stressed out during the day and my shoulders get tight. I have tryed talking a hot shower and that dosn't help. any ideas about getting them loose and less painful. thanks.
2007-06-20 19:54:51 · 5 answers · asked by princess 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Massage therapy is one of the best treatments for tight shoulders and stress. You would feel better immediately after a good massage.
Chiropractic treatment would also help get rid of the tightness and with a few treatments possibly eliminate the problem.
Place a moist heating pad across your shoulders for twenty minutes at a time. Afterwards apply an analgesic cream. This should help loosen the muscles.
2007-06-20 23:09:03 · answer #1 · answered by Cherokee Billie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just try to not get so stressed out. Itll eventually cause headaches up the back of your head and radiate to your ear(s). Invest in a showerhead massager...they really alleviate muscle tension. What also helps is applying heat. Put some uncooked rice (NOT minute rice) into a big sock, tie the end, and microwave for about 2-3 min. Lie the sock across the back of your neck. The rice will stay hot for about 2 hours.
If they are chronic, then see your doc for medication. Excedrin Tension capsules REALLY help me out - just dont make a habit of taking them...only when you really need it. Feel better~!
2007-06-24 16:54:40 · answer #2 · answered by Debbie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a nice massage with a soothing balm will definitely help...is it a case of spondelisis? consult a doctor..
for now, take a nice hot shower with the focus on the pain area, get a nice massage with a soothing balm on that area to loosen up the nerves...
check your position while working on documents, writing or using a computer..use a soft pillow and check your position while reading or working in bed..
rotate your neck several times a day when u feel the pain beginning to creep up on you..
again, consult a doctor
2007-06-26 20:48:10 · answer #3 · answered by neha g 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
when you have stress in the shoulders I find the thing that has helped me most is taking a brisk walk - taking advil -
sometimes ice works better than heat.
I have now purchased an at home stimulation machine - i just attach the electrodes to my shoulder muscles and it usually releives a lot of the pain.
the other thing that helps is regular massage or acupuncture.
2007-06-27 07:20:58 · answer #4 · answered by Animal Helper 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i have that problem and it gets so bad sometimes i have to go to the DR. they give me valumn it helps also the times i could not go to the DR. my man gave me a hard massage and it put me to sleep i was well for over a week!!! A shoulder massage:)
2007-06-27 20:05:46 · answer #5 · answered by lilbit- 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Shoulder Problems and Injuries
http://www.webmd.com/a-to-z-guides/Shoulder-Problems-and-Injuries-Prevention
click this link for shoulder tips @ webMD. its the best site for better information
try soothing music music, yoga or exersize.
hope u get better :)
2007-06-20 20:20:39 · answer #6 · answered by ¬♥♦Chii1041♦♥¬ 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋