The fastest cure for a sprained neck

We have all experienced neck sprains in our lives. If you sprain your neck accidentally, it will be very painful. At this time, you can slowly relieve the pain through massage. However, you need to be careful during massage. Do not use too much force and be sure to do it gently. You can use a stent to protect it to prevent local contusion again. You should exercise regularly to prevent the condition from worsening and causing blood circulation problems.

What to do if you have a cervical sprain

1. Massage

If your neck is not twisted too badly, you can gently massage it with your hands to improve blood circulation in your neck and relieve neck pain symptoms.

2. Use a support or neck pillow

If your neck hurts so much that you can't turn your head, you should use a brace or neck pillow to support your neck to avoid injuring your neck and causing secondary injury.

3. Do shoulder and neck exercises

Tilt your head toward your left shoulder, place your left hand over the top of your head on the right side of your head, place your other hand on your right shoulder, then very gently try to pull your head to the left, then tilt your head toward your right shoulder and do the same movement.

4. Lateral neck pull

Have the doctor stand behind the patient and the patient sit in a chair. The doctor opens the palm of his right hand and places it on the left side of the neck. He places his left hand on the right side of the head and applies force to the left, asking the patient to fully relax and keep his hands in opposite directions. When the side flexion reaches the maximum angle, pull it with a little force and a "sound" will be heard. Then apply the same method to the opposite side.

5. Apply plaster

You can choose a plaster for treating bruises and sprains and apply it to the place where your neck is sprained. Press it hard to stick the plaster tightly.

6. Hot towel compress

Sometimes a sprained neck is caused by a previous cold neck. Therefore, when a sprained neck is caused by a cold neck, you can use a hot towel to apply heat to it several times. The effect will be better if you persist in applying heat to it for a few days.

7. Neck rotation and twisting method

The patient sits upright on a square stool and the doctor stands behind him. The doctor places one hand on the back of the head and the other hand on the mandible. After a little movement, the doctor asks the patient to fully relax. When the rotation is to the maximum angle, the two hands twist in opposite directions and make a "sound", and then the same method is applied to the opposite side.

8. Use analgesic ointment

Apply the ointment to the painful area of ​​the neck and change it once a day. The analgesic effect is ideal, but the patient will feel that the neck movement is restricted to a certain extent after applying the ointment. Pregnant women should not use it.