Step 1 - Place a compress of warm water on the neck
Increases blood circulation in the region by relaxing the muscles of the neck.
How to do: Wet a towel, place it in a ziploc plastic bag and place in the microwave for about 3 minutes. Next, you should close the plastic bag, wrap it in another dry towel and apply it on the neck for 20 minutes. Care must be taken to avoid burns.
To further relieve pain, analgesic essential oils such as clove oil from India, lavender or peppermint oil can be placed in the towel that comes in contact with the skin.
Step 2 - Do a neck massage
After the warm water compress, the ideal is to receive a neck massage with analgesic and anti-inflammatory ointments such as Voltaren, for example, as they help relieve inflammation and pain. These types of ointments are especially indicated to combat torticollis.
How to do: Wet the fingers with moisturizer or oil and press the fingertips against the painful regions, making circular movements for 2 minutes to promote the absorption of the ointment and relaxation of the muscles.
Step 3 - Do neck stretches
They improve pain and help reduce tension in the neck muscles. With your hand you should stretch your neck, as shown in the image below, to the right, left, forward and backward side of each movement should be performed for 30 seconds.
How to do: These exercises can be done every day to increase muscle strength and endurance, preventing pain from reoccurring, even in case of arthritis and herniated discs in the neck region.
Step 4 - Take a pain reliever or muscle relaxant
Medications such as paracetamol or ibuprofen, for example, help reduce pain and inflammation of the neck. In addition to this, whose active compound is Thiocolchicoside can also be used to reduce pain in the neck, since it is a muscle relaxant, helping to reduce tension on these muscles.
These medications should be used under the guidance of the doctor or pharmacist.
How to remove neck pain faster
To remove neck pain faster it is advised:- Sleep with a low and firm pillow;
- Avoid driving while neck pain is not relieved;
- Avoid sleeping on your stomach, since this position increases the pressure in the neck region;
- Avoid answering the cell phone between the ear and the shoulder;
- Avoid sitting a long time in front of the computer;
- Maintain the correct posture.
These cares prevent muscle tension in the neck, helping to relieve pain and inflammation.
When should you see a doctor?
It is important to go to the hospital or consult the doctor if the pain in the neck is not relieved in 3 days, if the pain is very intense or if you have other symptoms such as fever, vomiting or dizziness because these can be symptoms of diseases such as meningitis or migraine , for example.
