Suggest Treatment For Muscle Cramps In The Neck

Posted on Mon, 27 Mar 2017

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Mon, 27 Mar 2017 Answered on

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Question : I have very bad cramp on neck because of bad sleep posture.
Please suggest what should I do to get rid of it.

Answered by Dr. Kampana (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Try home remedies and take muscle relaxants.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for your query.

You can try these home remedies:

- Apply ice pack: The ice or cold pack should be applied in twenty-minute intervals during the initial 24 hours.

- Apply heat like hot shower, heat wrap.

- Massage

- Use anti-inflammatory or muscle relaxants such as Dolo 650 or Baclofen twice a day for 2 days after food.

- Neck rotation exercises.

- Fluid intake; dehydration can also lead to muscle spasms.

I hope this answered your query.

With regards,

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Kampana