How to treat neck pain?

HOW TO TREAT NEČK PAIN? Inversion Helps! Neck pain is usually caused by trauma, injury, stress, sleeping in un-natural position, and pro-longed computer use Around 10-15% of the population has neck pain at any given time Neck pain is more frequently seen in The source of neck pain can be women than men e The cervical spine is the number three cause of chronic pain O Muscles Neck pain ® Ligaments Soft tissues PREVENTING NECK PAIN Check your posture take regular breaks from your desk, driving or any activity where your neck is held in the same position for a long period of time bad posture can aggravate the pain sleep on a low, firm pillow at night Try relaxation techniques to help ease any tension in your neck using too many pillows may force your neck to bend unnaturally NECK PAIN TREATMENT Over-the-counter medications. Taking anti-inflammatory medicines, such as ibuprofen (e.g. Advil) or naproxen (e.g. Aleve), Try holding a hot water bottle or heat pack to will reduce the inflammation, which in turn will help reduce the pain. One can also take pain relievers, such as acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol), which reduces the perception of pain. your neck Massage. A gentle massage will stimulate blood flow in the area, which helps it to heal. Applying ice or cold packs. The cold helps reduce inflammation in the area, which in turn allows it to heal. Try inversion therapy Inversion therapy can be used to alleviate pain by soothing the muscles and improving circulation on the surrounding neck region The ice or cold pack should be applied in twenty-minute intervals during the initial 24 hours. Inversion therapy helps in improving the flexibility and range of motion of the neck muscles Inversion therapy can improve the blood flow to the neck SOURCES www.lnversionHelps.com www.nhs.uk www.spine-health.com www.webmd.com