OK i have a still neck and im only 14 years old,I havent drinkt water in ages,I somtime skip meals,and i use 2 pillows to sleep and i sleep on the side of my neck were it is stiff and it herts.Why do i have a stiff neck it has been 2 weeks now and it is still not gone,how can i make it go away,I also spend alot of time on the computer and i sit on an angel were i have to turn my neck to look at the screen
2007-07-05 13:39:54 · 8 answers · asked by kelly E 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
Well... you pretty much solved your own question!
You should go to a chiropractor and get your neck back into place, meanwhile put a heating pad on it! Sleep with only 1 pillow, and move your monitor so you don't have to crank your neck!! Start eating some food and if you don't start drinking some water it will ruin your kidneys!
(don't want to have to do dialysis now do you?)
carla
2007-07-05 13:45:57 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 0⤋
It sounds as if you have a stiff neck because you're putting strain on your muscles on one side. Use that heat on the side where the pain is. Straighten up your posture when standing and sitting, and do some simple exercises to tone up your neck muscles. Roll your head slowly in a clockwise motion for about 3 minutes, then reverse direction for about 3 minutes. Stand straight and tilt your head to one side, then the other. Hold it as far into the tilt as you can for a slow 10-count, then bring it back to the other side and hold for a slow 10-count on that side. It should take about 3-5 days before the pain goes away. And make sure your pillow height does not exceed your shoulder height if you sleep on your side. One pillow should be enough if you sleep on your back. Limit your computer sessions to twenty minutes with twenty minute breaks to stretch and move. Drink at least a quart of water every day, more if you can.
2007-07-05 14:04:20 · answer #2 · answered by jelesais2000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are a few reasons that you may have a stiff neck, but the best solution would be to go to your Doctor. (I personally do not recommend Chiropractors). Anyway, things that may bring relief are neck stretches, Tylenol and/or Advil, and maybe even physical therapy if it's really bad. Heat does feel better, but actually a cold compress is what is recommended (such as an ice pack). You mentioned changing your posture and that may be beneficial in the future, but since you already have the pain, go ahead and get it checked out.
Lastly, if your stiff neck is accompanied by feelings of a severe headache, fever, and flu-like symptoms get to the ER right away.
Bottom line, tell your parents and go get medical attention.
2007-07-05 14:16:23 · answer #3 · answered by MoonGoddess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A heating pad and some muscle rub.I had a reslly bad one last week and stayed on the heating pad of and on for 4 or 5 hours.It felt better that evening.Ash your mom for some ibuprophen also
2007-07-05 13:49:46 · answer #4 · answered by ღOMGღ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i dont see how water would change anything but whenever i get a stiff neak i just deal with the pain and i crack it really quick like pullin g off a bandaid..
2007-07-05 13:43:42 · answer #5 · answered by Wondering 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well you shouldnt skip meals and drink a lot of water..
But other than that just warm up a towel or something and place it on your neck!
2007-07-05 13:42:08 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Tell your parents. Or better yet, knock off all the bad habits you state your have here.
2007-07-05 13:44:23 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
heat. but i really suggest seeing a chiropractor. i love mine!
2016-04-01 10:23:35 · answer #8 · answered by Natalie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋