How can I get rid of a stiff neck?
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Go to the red light district.
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Get a neck/back rub done. Dont go for medication. \n\nYour nerve is tense, only a massage will help. Medication will temporarily dull the pain but will not cure the problem. \n\nYou need to get a physical massage done to help relieve the muscle.
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Try a neck pillow while sleeping and go to a message therapist, you will be surprised on how much better you'll feel.  I can give you a neck massage.   Where do you live?
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I used to get bad headaches that would start at the base of the neck and wrap right up around to my eye area.  Come to find out it was due to a disc out of alignment.  Sometimes heat or ice would help for a while.  Also one of those neck-alignment pillows while sleeping.  The best thing for me was to go to my doctor who would do some chiropractic manupilation and it would be gone!   I hope you feel better soon.
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You might have a pinched nerve in your neck.  Go see a chiropractor.
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yes, go see a chiropractor.
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Sounds like a back problem.Try talking to a chiropractor.
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herb? not that im aware of. if its muscle stiffness, im sorry, if its joint stiffness you may be fine. try a magnesiun/calcium supplament, and E might help too. ive got major cartilage damage in both my knees so i know how u fel waking up stiff. also if you can get some slow release ibuprofin, that will keep any swellin own that may cause stiffness(that goes for muscle too)
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How is spondylitis treated? \nThere is no cure for spondylitis, but discomfort can be reduced and function can often be improved. The goals of treatment are to: \n\nReduce pain and stiffness \nMaintain a good posture \nPrevent deformity \nPreserve one's ability to perform normal activities \nWhen properly treated, people with spondylitis may lead fairly normal lives. Under ideal circumstances, a team approach to treat spondylitis is desirable. Members of the treatment team typically include the patient, doctor, physical therapist and occupational therapist. \n\nPhysical and occupational therapy \nEarly intervention with physical and occupational therapy is important to maintain function and minimize deformity. The patient should try to maintain normal posture. \n\nPatients with spondylitis are encouraged to sleep on a hard mattress with their back straight. Placing large pillows under the head is discouraged, since it may promote neck fusion in flexion. Similarly, propping the legs up on pillows should be avoided as it may lead to hip and/or knee fusion in a bent position. When sitting, chairs, tables and other work surfaces should be designed to avoid slumping or stooping. Armchairs are preferred over chairs without arms. \n\nSince patients with spondylitis could easily hurt their rigid necks or backs, special care should be taken to avoid sudden impact, such as jumping, or falling. \n\nExercise \nA program of daily exercise will help reduce stiffness, strengthen the muscles around the joints, and prevent or minimize the risk of disability. Deep breathing exercises may help keep the chest cage flexible. Swimming is an excellent form of exercise for patients with spondylitis. \n\nMedications \nWhile a cure for spondylitis is not available, certain drugs help provide relief from pain and stiffness and allow patients to perform their exercises with minimal discomfort. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most commonly used drugs for spondylitis treatment. NSAIDs are not related to cortisone (a steroid), although both work by reducing inflammation. A variety of NSAIDs are currently available, and the choice of a particular drug should be discussed with the treating doctor. \n\nIn severe cases, other medications may be added to the treatment regimen. \n\nOther treatments \nPatients experiencing eye inflammation (red eye) should be evaluated and treated by an ophthalmologist (eye doctor). \n\nPatients are urged to not smoke or chew tobacco products because of the increased risk of lung problems and reduced chest cage expansion. Certainly, all of the other reasons why doctors discourage smoking also apply to spondylitis patients. Artificial joint replacement surgery may be a treatment option for certain patients with advanced joint disease affecting the hips or knees. \n\nPatients are encouraged to discuss coping strategies, work-related issues, sexuality and other important concerns with their health care team.
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unhealthy working positions or maybe its the pillow. go to do lots of neck exercise.
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It could VERY WELL be that you are not drinking enough fluids ( especially water ).  This is ONLY taking into account that you are not exerting yourself too much ( working out, sitting or sleeping in a weird position, etc ... ).  Your muscles and joints need proper lubrication and water is the best solution.  Check out a book called something like, Your Body's Many Cries for Water. Good Luck, I know the feeling of neck and shoulder pain.  Always check with your HealthCare Practitioner before starting any kind of regimen.
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Drink water and when you do it bring the back of ur neck fwd...like a huge gulp.It usually cures my hiccups.
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I can only advise from my own experience.  Please tell your doctor that you think you need a muscle relaxant for a little while until this neck pain goes away.  Just ask to take one at bedtime because they might make you drowsy.  \n\nSince this is neck and jaw pain, you are probably also a person who grits their teeth at night.  You need to relax.  If you don't mind my suggestions, there are different types of non prescription medications such a Benadryl that you can take at night to help you relax, but I would check with your doctor for a muscle relaxant.  \n\nI am so sorry you are having this problem.  It sounds more to me like anxiety than anything else.  Either that, or you may be developing arthritis in your neck in which case you also need something to relax.    \n\nBE sure and check with your doctor, this could be more than withdrawal.  I suffered with this until it got so bad, I could not turn my neck at all.  I kept taking Ibuprofen constantly and it did not help at all. Just made me feel funny in the head.  Finally, I found I had arthritis in my neck as well as some spurs that had formed on my neck that were pressing on my nerves.  I was given some medication that helped out a lot and I don't know your names in the UK but your doctor can help you with this.  Do you have chiropractic medicine where you live?  If so, you would benefit greatly from this as well as getting a massage from a licensed masseuse.\n\nBest wishes.
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go to a wellness center, with a chiro, and massage therapy, i was very skeptical but got great results.  its nice to get out of pain  and treat it so it doesn't come back.  my lower back/legs no longer hurt.
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NyQuil is meant to put you to sleep, DayQuil will keep you up.\n\nThe best way to get rid of a cold is to take vitamins, get lots of vitamin C and sleep as much as possible. Rest is important. \n\nYour sore throat is caused by (brace yourself, it's gross) snot running down the back of your throat and causing irritation. You need to blow your nose lots. To soothe it try a medicated lozenge. Some of them even have a numbing chemical in them. Talk to the pharmacist for recommendations I also find hot drinks work better than cold for easing a sore throat. Break out the hot chocolate and get well soon!
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Lay down on your stomach and put an ice pack on the back on your neck for about 15 min.  it works for me
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Try tennis balls in a sock and roll on them as described in the post about the basketball. It might help to loosen things up. \nOR ice and heat. \nOR neck patches or icyhot. \nOr a hot Epsom salt bath. \nStretch gently. \nRest your head on a wall often, especially when in class or working on the computer for long periods of time.