I have a neck pain or stiff neck for 3 days now and it annoys me. It is very painful. I was just kind of concern because I had it last 2 years ago and it did not got better even I had physiotherapy appointments. My uncle massaged it and it really helped. It is very timely that I got this health tips about neck pain.

Like most people, you’re likely to have neck pain at least once in your life. Your neck is the least protected part of your spine, has a wide range of motion and supports the weight of your head, so it’s particularly prone to injury and wear and tear. Neck pain that continues longer than several weeks is considered chronic. But even persistent neck pain can usually be helped by exercise, stretching, physical therapy and massage. Surgery is may be considered in certain cases. Common causes of neck pain include:

Carrying heavy items, such as luggage, shopping bags, a backpack or handbag, on one side for long periods

Cradling your phone between your shoulder and neck

Muscle tension or strains – a stretching or tearing of the muscle

Osteoarthritis

Poor posture

Rheumatoid arthritis

Sleeping on your stomach or with too many or too few pillows
Spinal stenosis

Trauma from accidents or falls

Whiplash

Get emergency medical care if you:

Experience severe neck pain after a car or diving accident, fall, or sports injury.

Have neck pain that radiates down your arms and legs

Have neck pain with weakness in an arm or leg or trouble walking

Have a high fever and severe headache and your neck pain is so intense that you can’t touch your chin to your chest (this may be a sign of meningitis, a serious spinal cord infection)

Neck pain caused by muscle tension or strain usually goes away on its own in a few days and doesn’t need medical care. To help relieve discomfort:

Apply an ice pack or bag of frozen peas to your neck for 15 minutes three or more times a day.

Stretch your neck muscles by turning your neck gently from side to side and up and down.

Practice good posture, especially if you sit at a computer all day. Keep your back supported, and make sure that your computer monitor is at eye level.

Buy a pillow that’s specifically made to support the neck.

Ask a friend or partner to massage your neck.

We hope that this tip is useful to the reader who requested info on neck pain.

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Source: www.mayoclinic.com

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