Question by arkangel_36: Something for headaches and neck pain?
Is there a home remedy I can get that will help headaches or neck pain. Might be stress related but not sure.

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Answer by Bradford W
tylenol, asprin, excedrin (prob. best) but one medicine at a time

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Question by : I have neck pain that came all of a sudden what is the treatment?
ok I have this neck pain i believe is a muscle strain it came all of a sudden. I had a long day in a chair doing some stuff took a rest every now and then and I do admit might be stress. It started at night time it didnt hurt at all when i went to the bathroom wash my face bam it hurt really bad , i have take hot shower it still hurts in the right side only not another side but i can move the head more to the side now after like 4 or 5 hours but if i do a wrong movement i feel the pain really bad for few sew sec then is back to normal like bothering but do not feel the pain i mean is there something to help take it away? how long can it last? can i be seated down or stay in bed all the time till i feel better?

ps. Is only the neck nothing more that happen all of a sudden and it hurts to move the neck where it hurts which is the right side.

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Answer by Ann-Marie
I have had this problem twice. Very annoying condition. You have pulled a muscle in you neck on the right side.

The best way to treat this is to apply an ice pack to the affected area every 20 minutes for the first 3 days .(I used a small bag of frozen peas from the freezer wrapped in some cloth) better than ice packs you buy in shops as more pliable and comfortable. The ice helps to reduce any swelling and prevents any further damage to the muscle.

Ask someone to go to the pharmacy and get you a soft collar ( not very expensive) as this will protect the muscle from sudden head movement, Also – use ibufrofen every four hours (as prescribed) for the pain and also for any swelling.

You need to rest the muscle for at least 3/4 days then do some little gentle neck exercises once you can feel it has improved well.

Regards,

Annie.

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Question by Laura: What could be causing my severe neck pain?
I have been going to a chiropractor for a while and my pain was getting better. I really thought I was improving and then out of nowhere I’m just getting worse and worse. The pain is in my neck right under my mastoid bone in my head. It is so painful and my muscles are so tight. I feel like I want to pass out most of the time. I’m supposed to go for an MRI next week, but does anyone have any idea what could be going on?

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Answer by Kathy
Maybe its because of stress!! If you take Tylonol and it still hurts I would suggest going to a doctor or chiropractor. I wish you best of luck

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Living with a headache is hard enough but when it spreads to your neck and restricts movement it is so much worse.

Below are three tips to help you continue with your day.

1. Drink Plenty Of Fluids – It is believed that as many as ninety five percent of all headaches are caused by dehydration. Water is free, so you should use it as your first medication.

2. Hot And Cold Compacts – Tension in you neck can cause a headache, equally a headache can cause you to tense up and your neck to become stiff – the chicken and egg of headaches. Treat your neck as much as you would treat your headache. Try alternating hot and cold compacts to increase the blood flow and loosen the neck muscles.

3. Review Aspects Of Your Life – I know that you cannot remove all the stress in your life, or stop sitting at a desk to reduce your headaches, but you should try to establish what the triggers are for your headaches.

Once you have these you can monitor and control them to a degree. The best way to work out what triggers your headaches is the keep a diary. In this you need to describe the environment your were in when your headache started an also the time of day and the food you had eaten recently. Over time you should be able to see a pattern.

A headache is a symptom of a lifestyle. You should never consider your headaches as a life sentence, there are always ways to improve the situation.

Apart for traditional medications you should also consider alternative therapies, the above tips are a way to help your self and alternative therapies work along these lines so it is worth researching them a little more if you are new to the idea.

Remember that the best cure for headaches and neck pain is to stay relaxed, happy and to live healthily.

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Neck pain is another stereotypical symptom of stress. Compared to headaches which develop and become more painful as the effects of stress grow stronger, neck pain is most noticeable when attempting to go back to a healthier state.

This might seem strange at first, but on second thought it is to be expected. Stress causes our minds, hearts and bodies to become tense. When you are under such tension for a long time, this stressed state becomes the new ‘normal’ state. All aspects of our being constrict into a smaller, less capable form to sustain less damage from the tension of stress.

Just observe the body of a person who is under constant stress: bent back, drawn-in neck, tense shoulders – overall bad posture. After this stressed pose has become the new norm and the person tries to assume a healthy posture again – pain sets in.

You can quickly judge how much stress a person has been under lately by touching and exerting small pressure on the neck and shoulder area.

If the person finds it painful or if the muscles feel like concrete, remind them to take steps toward making their lives less stressful. (Hopefully they will take steps on their own to change their situation.)

A good massage is a efficient, semi-pleasant way to relieve the tension of the body in the short term and alleviate neck pain and shoulder pain. Such a massage may feel very painful at first, but as tension is relieved a state of deep relaxation should set in.

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Article by James Schofield

A stiff and painful neck is a common problem. Some people acquire neck pain from a sudden injury such as a fall, blow to the head, or auto accident. For others, the pain comes on slowly and builds gradually. Then again, another group may just awaken one day with sudden neck pain and stiffness.

People who have immediate neck pain from an accident obviously know its source. Those with neck pain which develops slowly and builds gradually may be able to trace its origin to their daily work activities or perhaps to an abnormal sleeping posture. For instance, work duties that involve sitting at a desk or typing station with one’s neck bent forward and down create continual daily stress on the neck. Likewise, people who sleep on their stomachs or have the wrong type of pillow may also create a problem in the neck over a period of time. Those who suddenly awake one morning with pain may have had previous small single or multiple injuries to the neck which, left untreated, eventually “caught up” with the person.

In most cases, the pain and discomfort are due to problems arising at the joints of the spinal bones in the neck. Doctors refer to the bones of the neck as the “cervical spine.”

What actually occurs is that each bone in the neck forms a joint with the bones both above and below. These joints are called facet joints. The facet joints should move freely to allow normal motion of our necks. However, at times, they can become misaligned and/or move improperly. When this happens, the facet joints commonly irritate or pinch small pain-sensitive nerves in the neck, shoulder, and upper back area.

A study performed at Princess Alexandria Hospital and published in Spine research journal confirmed the role of the neck facet joints. Researchers found that for people suffering from pain in the neck, back of the shoulder, and headaches, 71% proved to have abnormalities involving the facet joints.

Chiropractors are trained to find abnormalities associated with the facet joints of the neck. Chiropractors then can manipulate or adjust these bones and joints back into position so they are aligned and move properly.

Adjustments or manipulations usually involve a quick but gentle movement by the chiropractor’s hands to reposition the bones and joints of the neck. Additionally, the Chiropractor may use physical therapy such as ice, heat and electrical muscle stimulation to aid and quicken healing to the damaged area.

In one research study, 364 patients with neck pain had manipulation treatment. Complete relief of pain and symptoms was obtained in 90% of the patients. This study shows chiropractic care is particularly indicated for neck pain!

To determine if chiropractic care is warranted in the treatment of neck pain, a detailed history of the problem must first be taken. Next, a physical examination involving chiropractic, orthopedic, and neurological testing is performed. X-rays may also need to be taken to aid in the diagnosis. The information gained will then tell if the patient is suitable for chiropractic care of neck pain.

Anyone with neck pain or discomfort should seek an immediate chiropractic examination not only to eliminate the pain but also to prevent possible long-term arthritic changes from developing.

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Question by demanddesignuk: Constant neck and shoulder pain?
I have constant pain in my neck, shoulders and shoulder blades, I have been to the doctor and he just told me to take painkillers, however its all i seem to be doing and i know its not good for me, also i now can’t get rid of headaches very easily now as my body is so used to taking painkillers. When i say it is constant i really do mean it, I wake up every morning with the pain and as the day progresses it spreads into a really painful headache. Is this stress related, pulled muscles, any ideas on easing the pain without pain relief medication?

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Answer by Bravodor
massages ?

Its a good idea to get one every once in a while if you lift hard, you get funny little knots in the muscle, and someone really has to dig them out.

You feel amazing afterwards.

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Question by Violet: Severe neck pain on left side for 6 days and now it just started on the right side?
I had severe neck pain on the left side of my neck that lasted about 6 days. I would say it was muscular, hurt to hold my head up, turn my head, it hurt right down into the back of my shoulder. About 3 days after that pain wen away the same thing has now started on the right side of my neck.

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Answer by Chibitalia
Did you whip your hair back and forth too much? lol
It could be stress. Im uneraged and lastt yoear i was a very bad kid… that made me stress out and get back pain

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