Kinked neck remedies

How do you get rid of a kinked neck
(15 Jan 2008)

Almost all of us have experienced an unpleasant crick in the neck at some time or the other. Most often, these cricks develop since we sleep in awkward positions, although there can be other reasons as well. You can identify a crick by a noticeable lack of motion in turning your head from side to side accompanied by a general ache in the neck.

In cases where the crick is more acute, you will notice a slight swelling in the affected area. Cricks are also inclined to spread the pain into the same shoulder blade as the neck. This is because the muscle normally originates beneath the skull and enters just over the shoulder blade.

There are some remedies to ease the pain caused by this condition. Since this condition is most frequently caused by awkward sleeping positions, it may be a good idea to rethink your pillow and mattress to begin with. You need to observe if your pillow has a pit in it or if your mattress appears to have been redesigned with your shape embedded in it. If you find any of these, it’s the perfect time to change them.

You can also apply a powerful mentholated ointment on your neck. Then cover your neck by tying around a woolen scarf tightly. This is likely to cause a bit of a burning sensation but the throbbing neck muscles will be soothed and healed by the warmth emitted by the application. You can also apply a warm compress which will enhance the healing process. Consult your doctor who can prescribe anti inflammatory medication which will be needed to be taken as per the dosage. A heating pad is also quite effective in obtaining relief from the pain. Try and keep yourself as active as possible. Resume your normal daily routine as bed rest is not required.

Consulting a chiropractor is a very good idea. A chiropractor will use his special skills to manipulate the spine and promote joint motion and help in the reduction of pain. The crick can usually take from a couple of days to about two weeks to heal, depending largely on the serious of the condition. It is important to note that if there is a numbness that stretches into the arm, it is an indication there is a possibility of a nerve compression. Also if the neck feels normal but you still have acute pain in the shoulder and down your back, then it probably is symptomatic of a problem with a cervical disk. In this case it is best to go to a chiropractor rather than a general practitioner as GPs are likely to delay the healing process by prescribing painkillers.

answered by G M on 8 Mar 2010, 5:45:29

Natural Cures for Kinked Neck

Place a bottle filled with hot water or a heating pad on the side of the neck where the spasm is at its worst. Let it stay on the affected area for half hour. Repeat this procedure throughout the day till you get relief. Simple neck exercises must be done with caution and as slowly as possible. Slowly turn your neck from left to right and right to left. Continue doing so at least 10 times per side. This will help to loosen the neck muscles and ease of the pain. In the same manner move your head up and down. Try stretching the neck upwards and downwards in the best possible manner that you can without straining the neck.

At night make a poultice out of cloves and apply it on the affected region before you sleep. The oil from cloves is very useful in treating sprains, craps and spasms. To get rid of the pain, make a thick paste out of fresh ginger pulp or dry ginger powder mixed with a little water. Cover the painful area with a thick covering made out of ginger pulp. Ginger is a powerful painkiller, and the spasms will easily die off within minutes of this application.

answered by C B on 3 Apr 2008, 6:47:11

Kinked neck remedies

A sprained or kinked neck is a very common problem and occurs due to overexertion of the muscles in the neck. There are a variety of reasons that can cause a sprained neck — these include bad posture while working, sudden violent jolts to the neck, holding the neck in one position for too long, or using a mattress that is too soft, resulting in bad neck posture when sleeping. Avoiding these sort of circumstances are probably one of the first steps in curing a kink in the neck. In some cases, neck pain also occurs due to a larger underlying ailment, therefore if your symptoms get worse, consult your physician for an overall diagnosis.

A lot of the pain experienced is also probably stress and anxiety related. When our muscles tense, due to stress, the blood supply to the muscles is reduced, and this causes pain. This then tenses the muscles further, and makes the pain worse. Applying heat to the affected area helps stimulate blood flow to the muscles in the neck, and hence reduces the pain. In addition, maintaining good posture, taking a adequate rest to allow the kink to heal, and avoiding unnecessary stress can help get rid of the pain. However, to properly treat a very sore neck sprain you may have to realign the nerves in the neck, which under no circumstances should be done at home. If your symptoms persist or worsen, it is imperative that you consult a chiropractor.

answered by G R on 22 Feb 2008, 5:26:39

Kinked neck remedies

How do you get rid of a kinked neck (15 Jan 2008)

How do you get rid of a kinked neck
(15 Jan 2008)