A Closer Look At Neck Pain Relief
By Eddie Tobey, Thu Dec 8th

Neck pain afflicts many people at some point in their life -two-thirds of American adults report having experienced at leastone incidence of neck pain in their lives. You can strain yourneck during exercise, at work, or even something as simple asturning over in your sleep. It’s an ailment so common that ithas even earned it’s own colloquialism. But while your boss,neighbor, or even children can all be a real “pain in the neck”sometimes, so can the pain in your neck!

So how do you get rid of it? There are many treatments for neckpain relief, ranging from at-home remedies and physical therapyto alternative treatments like chiropractic and acupuncture.Over-the-counter and prescription medications like acetaminophen(Tylenol) can alleviate pain, and non-steroidalanti-inflammatory aids (NSAIDS) reduce inflammation too. Surgerymay be necessary to correct a displaced cervical disc.

Deciding which therapy to undergo depends on factors like painintensity and duration. For severe acute neck pain resultingfrom an accident or injury, doctors recommend bed rest, a neckbrace or collar, and cold treatment (such as an ice pack) forneck pain relief. Heat (such as that from a heating pad) andphysical therapy are usually recommended for treating chronicneck pain. Physical

therapy should address risk factors andpreventative care along with providing neck pain relief. Thismay involve massage, electrical stimulation, stretching,exercise, or other modalities.

A recent European study divided patients into three groups fortreatment. The group that received traditional Chineseacupuncture reported the most significant neck pain relief inthe short term and over time, compared with those that underwentmassage therapy or laser treatment. Whether you choose massage,acupuncture, or physical therapy, it is important to find acertified professional whose skill you are confident in – any ofthese performed incorrectly can actually do more harm than good.Don’t be afraid to try new therapies or combine several types oftreatment together – your neck is unique, and your treatment canbe too.

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