What's the best thing to do for a stiff neck?!


Question: What's the best thing to do for a stiff neck!?
I have a really bad stiff neck and it hurts to move my head!. What do you do when you have a stiff neck and what works the best to heal it!? Thanks!Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
Depends upon why it's stiff i the first place!.!.!

If you were in a car wreck or something, then you'd have to immobilize it or do what the doctor said!.!.!.

On the other hand, if you just slept funny, then taking an OTC anti-inflammatory medication like Motrin or Advil will help, along with rolling your shoulders and neck *gently*!. It's not immediate, but it should help some!.

Doctors will almost always tell you to use ice to reduce pain, but as a nurse, I know that the majority of people hate ice and will not follow those instructions!.!.!.so if you fall in to that category and refuse ice, then you can use a cold-as-you-can-stand-it compress on the neck, which is at least a compromise!.

Some folks refuse cold/ice packs completely and resort to using heat, which, if it helps you feel mobile--is better than nothing!.

If it isn't better within a day or so, you can call a chiropractor or visit your MD!. If you have someone at home who can massage your neck, shoulders and base of your skull (and you are 100% sure you have no *injury*), then by all means, allow someone to rub the area with gentle pressure!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

A Stiff Drink :)Www@Answer-Health@Com

i have found that a hot towel wrapped around it works wonders!! try it!Www@Answer-Health@Com





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