NECK PAIN

Neck pain, or cervicalgia, can have many causes, including:

Poor posture
Sleeping in an awkward position
Muscle tension
Injury, such as a muscle
strain or whiplash
Prolonged use of a computer
A slipped spinal disc
Arthritis
Disc degeneration
Narrowing of the spinal canal
Muscle inflammation
To relieve neck pain, one can try:

Over-the-counter
pain relievers
such as aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or acetaminophen

Applying heat or ice to the painful area

Using gentle heat, such as a
heating pad
wrapped in a towel, or standing under a hot shower

Giving the back of the neck a gentle massage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG4HAZOGgBo

Seek immediate medical care ASAP or call 911 if neck pain is associated with : Severe Pain, Stiff Neck, Tingling, Numbness or weakness in arm, shoulder or hands.

Author

Paddy Kalish OD, JD and B.Arch

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