Neck Pain Sources
More information about neck pain can be found at the following sources: Mayo Clinic: Neck Pain http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/neck-pain/DS00542/DSECTION=prevention Medline Plus: Neck Pain...
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Changes in Routine Small changes in daily routine may help to prevent neck pain. Taking frequent breaks from tasks where neck is held in one position may help to prevent strain. Tucking the phone...
View ArticleAlternative Neck Pain Treatment
Home Care In most cases of neck pain, home care and rest is all that is required to eliminate the pain. Applying hot or cold compresses, lying comfortably, and taking an over-the-counter pain killer...
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Medication and Physical Therapy A doctor may prescribe muscle relaxants and pain killers to help combat neck pain. In addition, the doctor may advise the patient to do gentle stretching exercises to...
View ArticleNeck Pain Causes
Overuse and Strain Doing a repetitive motion with the neck, or keeping the neck in one fixed position for a long period of time can cause muscle strain. Continuing to cause this type of strain may...
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Ache in the Neck Neck pain usually manifests as a dull throb, and can be anywhere in the neck. In some cases, there is also tingling or numbness, shooting pain, difficulty swallowing, and lymph node...
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Reasons for Neck Pain Neck pain is often caused by strain and poor posture. Staying in one fixed spot for too long, such as leaning in to peer at a television or leaning over a work bench can cause...
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