Are there any remedies / home treatments for a stiff neck?

Question: I slept wrong and have a knot in my neck. Aside from stretching it, is there anything I can do to loosen the knot?

Answers:
You need to exercise your muscles slowly and gradually to loosen the knot. Apply a cream like BenGay or Vicks. The cream will help in faster healing and the exersice will remove the knot. I can tell you that because yesterday even I was in the same situation as you are. But these steps helped me and by the morning, I was feeling much better. Here are some exercises to combat stiffness. I you feel too much pain while performing any of these steps, leave it and take a short rest.

* Slowly tilt your head forward as far as possible. Then move your head backward as far as possible.

* Tilt your head toward your shoulder, while keeping your shoulder stationary. Straighten, then lean toward the other shoulder.

* Slowly turn your head from side to side as far as possible.

* Place your hand on one side of your head while you push toward it with your head. Hold for 5 seconds, then relax. Repeat three times. Then do the same exercise on the other side.

* Do basically the same exercise as above, only provide slight resistance to the front of your head while you push your head forward. Then provide slight resistance to the back of your head while you push your head backward.

Hope this helps you. Merry Christmas. Get Well Soon!

Other Answers:
You can use Icy Hot or if you don't have that, use Vicks (yes, it works the same) and a heating pad. I usually have to do this once a week .. and it works wonders! Good luck!

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ice will help reduce any swelling. Do NOT use icy hot at the same time as a heating pad OR before or after a hot shower!

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