Natural Neck Pain Relief - Upper Back Neck Shoulder Pain
A major cause of neck pain is holding your head in an awkward position for a long time. Some people because of their occupations are more at risk than others.
Regardless of your job or lifestyle, neck pain can be eased by applying a few time-tested methods, replacing bad habits with good ones, and giving your neck regular exercise.
Symptoms of Neck Pain
headaches; pain in the shoulder, arm or hand; reduced range of motion in the neck; numbness; weakness; and slower reflexes in the arms, hands, legs or feet.
home remedies for neck pain
Ice helps reduce the swelling, so it is a good choice when stiffness settles in.
After using ice to reduce the swelling, heat is wonderful soother. Try a heating pad or a hot shower.
Releive muscle tension by applying moderate pressure to the neck for 3 minutes.
Turn to herbs (see below)
Try flaxseed. Flaxseed contains alpha linolenic acid, a substance similar to the omega 3 fatty acids found in fish that can prevent joint swelling. Great for neck pain
Sit in a firm chair.
Support your lower back. Roll a towel and place it against the small of your back when sitting. This is good for neck pain
Sleep on a firm mattress. A lot of nek problems begin, and worsen, with poor sleeping habits that put the spine out of alignment.
Sleep without a pillow. A lot of people with neck problems feel better sleeping flat.
Do not sleep on your stomach. This is bad for your back and neck. Sleep in the fetal position on your side with your knees up toward your chest.
Treatment with drug medication for neck pain
Ibuprofen belongs to a class of drugs called non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Other members of this class include naproxen (Aleve), indomethacin (Indocin), nabumetone (Relafen) and several others. These drugs are used for the management of mild to moderate pain, fever, and inflammation. Prostaglandins are chemicals that are made by the body and are responsible for causing pain, fever and inflammation. Ibuprofen blocks the enzyme that makes prostaglandins (cyclooxygenase), resulting in lower levels of prostaglandins. As a consequence, inflammation, pain and fever are reduced. The FDA approved ibuprofen in 1974.
Side Effects: The most common side effects from ibuprofen are rash, ringing in the ears, headaches, dizziness, drowsiness, abdominal pain, nausea, diarrhea, constipation and heartburn. Ibuprofen may cause ulceration of the stomach or intestine, and the ulcers may bleed. Sometimes, ulceration and bleeding can occur without abdominal pain, and black tarry stools, weakness, and dizziness upon standing (orthostatic hypotension) may be the only signs of a problem. NSAIDs reduce the flow of blood to the kidneys and impair function of the kidneys. The impairment is most likely to occur in patients with preexisting impairment of kidney function or congestive heart failure, and use of NSAIDs in these patients should be done cautiously. People who are allergic to other NSAIDs, including aspirin, should not use ibuprofen. Individuals with asthma are more likely to experience allergic reactions to ibuprofen and other NSAIDs.
Neck Pain Treatment
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