Health Tip: Managing Neck Pain
(HealthDay News) -- If you've sustained a minor injury to your neck, there are things you can do to get the pain under control.
The U.S. National Library of Medicine offers these suggestions:
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Use an over-the-counter pain reliever such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
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Apply an ice pack for the first two or three days, followed by a few days of applying heat, such as by taking a hot shower or using a heating pad.
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Gently exercise and stretch the neck, with up-and-down and side-to-side motions.
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Have someone lightly rub or massage your neck.
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Use a neck pillow or no pillow at all when you sleep. A firm mattress will help, too.
Date Last Reviewed:
1/27/2009
Date Last Modified:
1/27/2009