Neck pain? Ice and heat can help you
Almost 1 out of every 3 people in the world suffers from neck pain.
Find out how to treat it with the benefits of heat and ice!
Do you suffer from frequent neck pain, neck and upper shoulder tension?
You are not alone: know that, on a worldwide level, nearly 1 in 3 people suffers from this ailment.
Despite the discomfort and annoyance this health problem can cause, there are a number of remedies to control the pain and hopefully resolve it permanently.
Neck pain? Ice and heat can help you
Remedies run from do-it-yourself to intervention by specialists in postural gymnastics/physiotherapy, depending on the severity of the pain: to find out which therapy is right for you, seek advice from your trusted medical provider.
The benefits of heat and cold are some of the ways to feel better when you experience neck pain and even the simplest movements during the day are hard to do.
We will explore these and other tips aided by an article read on aurorahealthcare.org.
Neck pain? Causes, results, and therapy
While neck pain can be caused by sudden injuries or chronic conditions, it is often the result of a muscle strain or muscle weakening.
To make matters worse, long-standing poor posture may cause weakening in the neck muscles and joints.
The result is chronic, annoying pain that makes even the simplest movements difficult and can impact daily life.
Neck pain? Cold and Hot therapy can help you
Hot and cold therapy, provided by ice packs or hot packs and chilled or heated gel packs, consists of placing one of these devices on the neck or at shoulder height.
While ice deadens pain and reduces inflammation, heat serves to relax the muscles and provide relief and relaxation.
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Neck pain? Other tips
Other tips for alleviating pain in the neck, the neck vertebra and base of the shoulders are:
- Exercise and corrective gymnastics.
Neck pain can be controlled and relieved through targeted physical exercises.
These can help improve the blood flow in the area and reduce inflammation.
Seek help from experts in the field and competent trainers! - Over-the-counter-medication
When pain becomes unbearable or you need to feel better quickly, painkillers - over-the-counter drugs that can be purchased without a prescription - are the easiest solution to put into effect.
Active ingredients such as ibuprofen and paracetamol can alleviate torticollis and similar pain effectively. - Changes in posture.
Try to pay attention to your posture during the day, when working at your computer or looking at your smartphone. Don’t lower your head: this causes your neck muscles to suffer, creating tension and annoying pain.
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