Neck Pain!!!? Tense muscles in the neck, feels very uncomfortable?

Question

Had neck pressure (intense pressure, complete NIGHTMARE!) about 18-20 months ago, for a hole year.

Had been to doctors, they believed it to be depression / anxiety and prescribed ciprilex but was took off it after a month (even though it helped) because the age was changed to 18 years. (16 at the time lasted til this year 2007 - now 18)

It's a very intense pressure from the back of my neck to the very front. It feels like the muscles are always tense, and worn out, and you can really feel it, it's like it's contracted and it's trying to pop my head off.

Doctors believe it's mental, but I believe it is completely physical, the effects are terrible, and even though I'm a relatively strong person it does really put me down.

It's only been with me now for 2-3 days but I don't want to go through another year or longer. A year back I went A&E 2 times it got so bad. They said panic attacks :@ bs

I've tried aspirin an heat/cold pads. Any ideas. ty

Answer 1

this definitely sounds like a physical problem. A good massage therapist could work out the stress in your muscles. An acupuncturist would also be good for this type of problem. Also a chiropractor. I recommend you see one of the above as soon as possible.

Place a moist heating pad around your neck, this makes a big difference over a dry. leave it on for fifteen minutes and afterwards massage an analgesic cream into the area. This will help loosen the muscles a bit.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Hi
Take a hand towel and roll it length ways, wrap it around your neck and secure with masking tape or sellotape this will help support the weight of your head (about eight pounds) off your neck, this is particularly useful when sleeping it stops you sleeping with your head in an awkward position, hope this helps.
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Answer 4

You've got tension in your neck. Too much stress/pressure causes this. You need a good masseuse. Massage is best for this, especially if you cant solve what making you stress at present.

Answer 5

No idea man. I've got neck problems for years- it feels like my neck is really weak and I can't keep it up when walking. Aches constantly unless I lie down.

Answer 6

I don't know what it is, but if its tense muscles the best thing to do is switch between hot and cold on your neck to loosen up the muscle. put ice on it for three minutes then a hot water bottle or hot magic pack for another three min. just keep switching every three min.

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Answer 7

It sounds like a prolonged reaction to stress. Try a chiropractor for an adjustment,an acupuncturist,a GOOD massage therapist and peppermint (pure)oil applied regularly accompanied with a hot towel compress. Hope you find relief soon.