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04-05-2011, 12:23 PM | #1 |
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| Crick in neck-any cures?? I've developed a crick in my neck due to all I've been going through this past month. I've had it for 2 straight weeks now. Does anyone know how to get rid of these DARN things????!!!! I've tried taking 800 mg. Ibuprofen 3 times a day and used ice packs about 3 times a day (per my doctor). What else can I do? I can barely move.
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04-05-2011, 12:30 PM | #2 |
Donating Senior Yorkie Talker | Lila - if there's no swelling in your neck, heat might help. I used to use icyhot rub (don't use it within a couple of hours after bathing though) and it helped a lot. And coming from a family of doctors, I was in my 40s before I had my first chiropractic adjustment. I was skeptical but now I'm a convert. (Poppy is probably spinning in his grave right now). I'm lucky -- George is a retired DC so he can take care of most of my aches and pains before they get bad. |
04-05-2011, 12:35 PM | #3 |
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| Yes the cure for a crick in the neck is a vacation, and that just also happens to be a cure for the blues, so you have the double reason to do it!
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04-05-2011, 12:58 PM | #4 |
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| As you reduce the stress, you will reduce the crick. Also, try some slow head turns, left, right, up and down. |
04-05-2011, 01:04 PM | #5 |
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| Moist heat for muscle spasm. It is good to put a thick turkish towel around your neck and stand in the hot shower, letting it beat down on the towel around the back of your neck, bathing your whole neck and shoulders in the heat and steam for up to 15 mins., 4 x daily. And when you have a "crick", do not put your head back as that is more unstable.
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04-05-2011, 02:30 PM | #6 |
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| sometimes icing it or putting heat on it helps me. |
04-05-2011, 02:32 PM | #7 |
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| What's with all the ice and heat! I would rub some dirt on it, and then vigorous stretching. |
04-05-2011, 02:33 PM | #8 |
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| Heat would probably really help, as well as a massager, if you have one. I think taking care of ones parents has to be one of the hardest, most stressful jobs there is. After my mom passed away I never had another panic attack. I was having them all the time. Stress will kill you. Would I do it again? Absolutely!! I just would try to take better care of myself as well. My mom had Parkinson's disease and it effects their mind too sometimes. You are drawn into their world. My nerves were shot as well as my body. I have had back surgery, knee surgery and will probably walk on a walker the rest of my life because of a botched up knee surgery. Just try to take it easy and relax if you can and that vacation sounds like it would be a great idea once you have some time to recoup some. Will pray for you because I know how hard and the toll it takes on you. |
04-05-2011, 02:36 PM | #9 |
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| I agree with everyone else, moist heat is the best. The best heat pack I have found is one you make at home. Wet a folded washcloth and put it in a ziplock bag (opened). Microwave it for 1-2 minutes. (I have a smaller microwave so I do two minutes). Close the ziplock when it's finished and wrap in a towel. It will stay warm for a long time! |
04-05-2011, 03:45 PM | #10 | |
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04-05-2011, 03:48 PM | #11 |
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| I am so very sorry that you have a pain in your neck. Stress will do that to you, so will sleeping the wrong way, and sometimes just a sneeze. Moist heat rocks. So does a good Chiropractor that does hand manipulations. Perhaps a massage. |
04-05-2011, 04:06 PM | #12 |
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| My mother-in-law told me many years ago. Put uncookied rice in a tube sock and put it in the microwave. It holds the heat very long. Put it on your neck. It works!!
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04-05-2011, 04:44 PM | #13 |
Furbutts = LOVE Donating Member Moderator | Have you tried heat? You poor thing - neck pain can stop you cold. That uncooked rice thing? Such a good idea! I learn something here like 10x a day...
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04-05-2011, 04:56 PM | #14 |
My little Shadow Donating YT Member | I feel your pain. I know how this can be & also tried the Ibuprofen. For me, it seems to come and go & unfortunately, has been occuring for about 6 months. I finally discussed with my doctor on last visit & he sent me for xrays. Will find out soon if anything shows up. I cannot find the "perfect" pillow for sleeping, but unsure if it's because of my neck or, if that is the cause of the pain? My neck pain first appeared during problems with kidney stone & stress. Hope yours gets better quickly!
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04-06-2011, 02:57 AM | #15 |
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| I would try some yoga exercises. Here is a youtube video which depicts some |
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