The severity of the tendons in the neck is quite diverse, from mild stiffness to severe and sharp pain. Home treatments are usually able to relieve acute mild arthritis, but severe arthritis or chronic neck pain may require medical attention. The following are some of the ways that you can use to heal the veins in your neck.
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Method 1 of 2: Giving Home Care
Step 1. Use an over-the-counter pain reliever
Options you can use include aspirin, ibuprofen, and naproxen.
- Anti-inflammatory drugs like these can reduce swelling, and ultimately relieve pain.
- Before using over-the-counter medications, make sure you're not taking any prescription medications that could interact negatively with them. In addition, you should also make sure there are no other health conditions that make you have to avoid drugs like the ones above. Like if you have a stomach ulcer, you should avoid taking aspirin.
- Understand that over-the-counter medications can only temporarily relieve your pain. Don't immediately assume that the joint in your neck is healing just because the pain is less, because the condition can get worse if you move it too much.
Step 2. Apply cold and hot compresses
Cold or hot compresses can help relieve a sore neck. But to get the best results, you should use the two interchangeably.
- Start by sticking the ice pack on for 7 to 20 minutes. Cold temperatures will reduce inflammation, so it should be given first. You can use a bag of frozen vegetables or ice cubes wrapped in a towel, just remember not to apply the ice directly to your skin.
- Take a warm shower, use a hot water bottle, or place a low-temperature heating pad behind your neck. Apply hot compresses for 10 to 15 minutes, or less. Hot compresses can soothe sore muscles, but will exacerbate inflammation if used too often.
- Allow time between the two types of compresses to your neck. You can apply hot and cold compresses throughout the day as needed, but it's best to allow 30 minutes between treatments to give your neck muscles a chance to heal.
Step 3. Let your neck rest
Lie on your back several times throughout the day so your neck can rest from the tension from supporting your head.
- Do not lie face down, because in this position, your neck should be turned. Your neck should be in a straight position when you lie down.
- If your hamstring isn't so heavy that you can still lie down, cut back on your activities for a few days. Do not lift heavy objects or twist your neck for at least 2 or 3 weeks. Avoid jogging, soccer, golf, weightlifting, ballet dancing, and other strenuous sports.
- Just don't rest too much either. If you do nothing but lie down all day, your neck muscles will weaken. As a result, when you have to return to your usual activities, your neck will be more susceptible to injury. Squeeze in light activities between your breaks throughout the day.
Step 4. Put on a neck brace
Wear a scarf or a high-collared sweater to support your neck a bit throughout the day. Alternatively, place a neck pillow behind your head while working.
Usually, rigid supports are not required. If you're not used to using it, a stiff neck brace will only make the condition worse and extend the area of pain, for example to your back. Soft support alone is usually sufficient
Step 5. Gently stretch your neck
Slowly bend your neck from right to left, holding the position for 30 seconds before moving it back up.
- Try to stretch your neck by bending it right, left, and forward, but don't bend it too far back. This movement often actually aggravates the wrong veins in the neck.
- Stretch your neck to the point where you don't feel pain. Don't try to fight your pain and don't move your neck too fast.
Step 6. Massage your neck slowly
Use your fingers to gently massage the back of the neck, near the location of the vein, for 3 minutes.
- Apply gentle pressure and stop immediately if your neck hurts even more.
- If you can't bend your arm because of the pain, ask a friend or family member to help massage the back of your neck.
Step 7. Pay attention to your posture
Your neck should be in a straight position as you sit and lie down, but don't let your neck stiffen to maintain this position.
- This treatment is more effective in the long term than short term, because good posture is very important to prevent the wrong tendon from happening again.
- Lie on your back or side while you sleep. Don't lie on your stomach so your neck doesn't have to twist into awkward positions. Make sure your pillow is neither too high nor too short, so that your neck is not bent, but is still well supported.
- Avoid sitting with your head down or leaning forward for too long. Pause between activities to stretch your muscles and get moving.
Method 2 of 2: Seeking Medical Treatment
Step 1. Get chiropractic care
Doctors who specialize in chiropractic techniques can provide gentle massage on the joints to return them to their normal position.
- Chiropractic treatment to the neck is a safe and effective way to get rid of the cause of a varicose veins, as well as cure the cause of a pinched nerve.
- Most chiropractic practitioners also incorporate physical therapy and massage into their treatment.
Step 2. Ask your doctor for a prescription pain reliever
If your pain doesn't go away after taking your regular painkillers after a few days, your doctor may prescribe a muscle relaxant, or tricyclic antidepressant.
- Muscle relaxants can relieve tension and pain caused by tired neck muscles.
- Some antidepressant drugs can increase neurotransmitters in the spinal cord, thereby reducing pain signals sent to the brain.
Step 3. Get physical therapy
Neck exercises and movements recommended by a doctor can relieve pain and strengthen muscles, thereby preventing a re-occurrence of the wrong hamstring.
- A physiotherapist can guide you through specific neck exercises and stretches (tractions) that can help your neck recover in the long term. The physiotherapist will likely ask you to practice under his supervision first, and then continue at home.
- Traction is a special type of therapy that uses a system of weights and pulleys to stretch the neck. This therapy is always carried out under the supervision of a professional therapist, and is best used in cases of varicose veins associated with irritation of the nerve roots.
Step 4. Put on the neck brace
This stiff neck brace can help relieve pain by reducing pressure on your neck muscles.
Even so, you should not wear a neck brace for more than 2 weeks, because using it for more than 2 weeks can weaken your muscles
Step 5. Ask about steroid injections
Your doctor will inject steroids into your nerve roots, joints, or neck muscles.
- This treatment is very useful for overcoming one of the neck veins due to artistic.
- Similarly, your doctor may inject a local anesthetic such as lidocaine into your neck.
Step 6. Find out if you need surgery
Surgery is usually needed in cases of severe sprains caused by problems with the nerve roots or spinal cord.
Even so, most cases of sprains in the neck are not caused by serious things, so surgery is rarely used
Step 7. Visit an acupuncture therapist
A certified acupuncturist will insert sterile needles into pressure points on your body to relieve pain.
The results of studies that prove the effectiveness of this treatment for arthritis are quite diverse, but you can consider this therapy if you suffer from chronic arthritis
Step 8. Find a professional masseuse
A massage performed by a trained professional therapist can provide long-term relief from a neck vein.
You should consider a professional massage to relieve joint pain if your neck feels more comfortable after a gentle massage
Step 9. Understand about TENS
Small electrical vibrations that can relieve pain will be delivered through the installation of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) electrodes near the skin.
- There is new clinical evidence showing that TENS is quite beneficial--with the right frequency and intensity--for the relief of a variety of pain conditions.
- Although you can purchase a personal TENS device, for the most effective results, it is recommended that you undergo the treatment under the supervision of a doctor.
Warning
- Seek immediate medical attention if a vein in your neck prevents your chin from touching your chest. This severe neck stiffness can be a sign of meningitis.
- Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve after 1 week of home treatment, if your tendon is caused by an injury, if your pain interferes with sleeping or swallowing, or if it is accompanied by weakness or numbness in your arm.
