Most neck pain is due to strain and spasm of the neck muscles. the
common crick in the neck upon arising is one example of neck muscle
strain. this type of neck pain can be adequately treated at home. neck
pains that require the attention of a doctor include those due to
meningitis or a pinched nerve.
Meningitis:
With fever and headache, there is possibility of meningitis. it may
cause intense spasms of the neck muscles and make the neck very stiff.
more commonly, though, neck pain is part of a flu syndrome that includes
fever, muscle aches, and headache. when generalized aching throughout
the muscles is present, a visit to a doctor is seldom useful. when
stiff neck is due to one of the more common causes of muscles spasm,
the sufferer can usually touch the chin to the chest., though perhaps
with difficulty. if in doubt, it is better to see the doctor for an
ordinary muscle spasm than to attempt to treat meningitis at home.
Pinched Nerve:
Arthritis or injury to the neck can result in a pinched nerve. when this
is the source of neck pain, the pain may extend down the arm, or there
may be numbness or tingling sensations in the arm or hand. this pain
is only on one side, and neck stiffness is not prominent.
Home Treatment:
Neck pain in the morning may be due to poor sleeping habits. sleep on
firm surface; a firm mattress firmer. stop using a pillow that keep the
head from twisting without raising it. if you fold an ordinary bath
towel lengthwise into a long strip four inches (10cm) wide, wrap it
around the neck at bedtime, and secure it with tape or a safety pin, the
overnight relief is often striking. warmth may be of benefit in
relieving spasms and pain. heat may be applied with hot shower, hot
compress, or a heating pad. heat may be used as often as practical, but
don't burn the skin. aspirin, ibuprofen, or naproxen will help relieve
pain and inflammation. neck pain, like back pain, is slow to improve
and may take several weeks to completely resolve. if pain doesn't
lessen in a week, call a doctor.
Neck Pain:
1. Is this pain associated with fever and headache, or is the neck so stiff that the chin cannot be touched to the chest.
* if yes, see a doctor
*if no, use home treatment
2. Does the pain travel down one arm, or is there numbness or tingling in the arms?
* if yes, see a doctor
* if no, use home treatment
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