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How To Get Rid Of Neck Stiffness?
Posted on
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
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Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team
Tue, 16 Jan 2018
Answered on
Mon, 23 Jul 2018
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Question : how to stop a pain / stiffness out of my neck? I know it’s from sleeeping the wrong way just looking for remedies.
Brief Answer:
anti inflammatory meds, massage, warm compress
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Treatment would involve the following--(1) the pain is due to inflammation/irritation of the muscles in the neck , may be due to sleeping position as you mentioned,using an anti inflammatory oral medications such as ibuprofen, naproxen or voltaren.
(2)can also massage the area gently
(3)warm compress applied 2 to 3 times a day for 10 to 15 mins
(4)some persons need a muscle relaxant as well which would be obtained by a prescription from your doctor.
(5) may need to consider changing the pillow if it is contributing to your symptoms
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
anti inflammatory meds, massage, warm compress
Detailed Answer:
HI, thanks for using healthcare magic
Treatment would involve the following--(1) the pain is due to inflammation/irritation of the muscles in the neck , may be due to sleeping position as you mentioned,using an anti inflammatory oral medications such as ibuprofen, naproxen or voltaren.
(2)can also massage the area gently
(3)warm compress applied 2 to 3 times a day for 10 to 15 mins
(4)some persons need a muscle relaxant as well which would be obtained by a prescription from your doctor.
(5) may need to consider changing the pillow if it is contributing to your symptoms
I hope this helps, feel free to ask any other questions
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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