The most common
cause of neck pain can be cervical disc disease. It is generally caused by the
abnormality of the disc that is the cushion present between the vertebrae. The
disc can get damaged because of arthritis or any unknown cause. When
damaged, it usually leads to inflammation or spasm of the muscles leading to neck pain.
There are a
number of pain medications, traction exercises, and physical therapy
for minimizing the neck pain. However, these home based remedies help in
relieving pain along with a speedy recovery:
·
Take it easy: If you have a busy and
hectic life, then take it easy. Living with cervical disc diseases can lead to
an increase in the neck pain; thus cutting down on activities helps. A
comfortable position should be observed while resting. If need be then a pillow
can be placed under the neck.
·
Apply Cold/Heat Pack: There is
always a confusion regarding whether a cold or a hot pack is to be used. The
recommendation is to use ice or cold pack for the first 24 to 48 hours of the
injury, so that the swelling subsides. This should then be followed
by hot fermentation in order to improve the muscle stiffness and also loosen
them. But in case of a cervical disc disease neither cold nor heat penetrates
the tissue to relieve inflammation, so it is best to use the one which feels
better. Whichever, pack is chosen it should only be used for 20 minutes and
then left for 40 minutes. Take care and do not use ice or
heat directly against the skin.
·
Stretch:
Stretching exercises should be done in order to improve the flexibility and
relieve pain in the neck. Exercises can be performed after warming up of the
muscles by a warm towel or bath. Here are a few simple stretches for cervical
disc disease that you can do at home.
·
Move the neck:
As per the study by the American Medical Association, women who had neck pain
got relief when they did exercises using light weight and resistance bands.
This increased their endurance and strength of the neck muscles. Also, 30
minutes of exercise in the form of biking, walking, swimming, and biking is
recommended to improve the blood flow.
·
Maintain the posture of the neck:
A bad posture can cause a neck pain. Every time while standing, sitting,
walking, lifting the posture should be kept in mind. The head and neck should
be kept straight and the back should be supported in order to avoid neck pains.
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