Neck pain or a stiff neck is a common problem and generally nothing to worry about. The pain and stiffness usually gets better after a few days, and is not a sign of a more serious neck problem or underlying condition. You can get a painful or stiff neck if you sleep in an awkward position; use a computer keyboard for a prolonged period of time, or even from sitting in a draught
Try simple home remedies for neck pain
Why we get A Stiff Neck
•Poor Neck Posture at Work
•Sleeping Awkwardly at Night
•Stress
•Car Accident involving Whiplash in the Neck
•Contact Sports
•Repetitive motions at work
•Sleeping with too many pillows
•Sleeping with a Pillow that offers no support
•A Violent or forceful sneeze
What to Look and Feel For
•Decrease range of motion in the neck spine- for example, not able to turn your head to the right or to the left. Limited motion of the neck spine
•Difficulty in getting into a comfortable position for sleeping
•Pain in the neck, upper back and shoulders
•Muscle Spasms of the Cervical Muscles and upper back muscles
•Fever and Headache (this along with a stiff neck may mean an meningitis diagnosis
1 Try Castor Oil Pack
Use castor oil as can be found in the health food store in the beauty department, it is used topically, not internally. Slather it on your neck, then wrap it gently to build up heat which will make it work even better.
2. Happy feet, no sore neck
Good soft sole shoe always cures a stiff neck. I discovered this remedy year ago and it has never failed. I once suffered from lower back pain that slowly moved to my neck. My neck was so stiff I could not turn my head left or right. I began to suspect my new hard soled work boots.
I inserted cushioned insoles. Several days later my back pain vanished, and so did my neck pain. The pain starts to come back when I wear hard soled shoe
3. Hot shower +Neck stretching
First thing in the morning, during your shower- let the hot water hit the back of your neck and do some gentle neck stretches. Specifically, these will involve flexing your head forward (bringing your chin to your chest), bringing your head back, bringing the right ear to the right shoulder and to the other side, and rotation of the neck to both sides. These neck stretches can be beneficial because it will help to loosen up your muscles, decrease pain and increase your range of motion. Most importantly, don't do any of these exercises to the point to pain, only to the point of feeling a stretch. Start with gentle neck stretches for a stiff neck.
4. Epsom salt bath
Soaking in Epsom Salt can be very helpful for the release of muscle aches and pain. It is informative to remember the actual name of Epsom Salt is Magnesium Sulfate. Among magnesium’s many functions is it will reduce the rate of calcium binding after a muscle contracts as it competes for the same binding sites as calcium, which contracts a muscle. Something as simple as an Epsom Salt bath can be of great benefit in relaxing a tight muscle.
It is easily done by
1. Adding 2 cups of Epsom Salt to a warm bath full of water.
2. Soak your neck in the bath for 15 - 20 minutes, allowing the Magnesium to be absorbed through your skin
