How Do You Relieve Stiff Neck Pain?
Stiff neck pain can be caused by tension, an injury, even by the way you sleep. Anyone who has had stiff neck pain knows of how especially bothersome it can be. Luckily, there are many ways to relieve pain and stiffness in your neck. The following will provide you will the most effective ways to relieve stiff neck pain. Ice & Heat Treatment Take a heat pad and hold it to your neck for 5-10 minutes. Take the heat pad off and replace it with a cold pack. Alternate the hot and cold packs a few times daily until your neck pain alleviates. Also consider purchasing an “icey hot” rub or patch. Massage Ask someone to massage you neck or head down to a massage therapist. Getting a neck massage will work the kinks out of your neck and reduce the pain caused by the stiffness. If no one is available to massage you neck for you, you can always do it yourself. Pain Relievers Consider taking a few Tylenol or Advil. Mild pain relievers are safe way to temporarily reduce stiff neck pain. Follow the dos