Home remedy to cure neck pain

Neck pain can be due to various reasons like bad posture while sleeping or working. It can cause lot of pain and also restricts the body movements considerably. It is very important to take good care of your neck as it is performing a very essential task – of carrying your head.

• Wrap ice cubes in a plastic bag or a towel and use this as compress to relieve the pain in the neck. You can also use hot compress to heal the pain. Dip a towel in hot water, squeeze the water and place the towel on the round of the neck or as a collar to support neck. Actually try both to see which one is more effective for you.
  
• Gently massage the area that is paining. A hot shower especially involving back followed by a light massage on the neck will also help to relieve your neck pain.
  
• Avoid carrying heavy weight objects and strenuous activities that involve your neck muscles as this could worsen the pain.  
  
• Avoid taking cushion below your neck preferably sleep on a flat surface.
  
• Maintain a good posture while sitting or working on a computer. Do not bend your neck for long to carry a phone with the support of head and shoulder.