Contents:
- Medical Video: How to Treat a Neck Sprain
- What are the symptoms of neck spasm?
- Causes of neck spasm
- How to overcome neck spasm?
- 1. Stretching
- 2. Pain relievers
- 3. Manage stress
- 4. Compress ice
Medical Video: How to Treat a Neck Sprain
Seizures or tension are muscle tightening that is not noticed in certain parts of the body. Often causes great pain. This pain can last for several minutes, hours, or even after the muscles relax and the seizures subside. This strain or spasm can occur in any part of the body that has muscles, including the neck. Seizures in the neck are also called neck spasms.
What are the symptoms of neck spasm?
Neck spasm occurs when the muscles in the neck contract involuntarily, the neck muscles will harden and tighten. Neck spasm can be very painful to cause headaches or dizziness.
Neck cramps caused by sudden tightening of the neck muscles can cause severe pain such as puncture, difficulty and pain when moving the neck and shoulders, headaches, and dizziness. You can also feel tingling at the base of the neck.
Causes of neck spasm
Neck spasm has several common causes, including:
- Just that neck movement and lasts a long time.
- Sitting in front of the computer for a long time.
- Spun suddenly during sleep.
- Supports too much weight on one shoulder with a bag.
- Bring something heavy, especially with one hand.
- Prop the cellphone to the neck (for example to call) for a long time.
- Psychic stress.
- Tension caused by exercise.
- Poor posture.
- Dehydration.
There may also be more serious causes for neck spasms or neck spasms, for example:
- Whiplash or other trauma
- Meningitis
- Ankylosing spondylitis (inflammation that affects the spine)
- Torticollis or cervical dystonia (a condition in which neck spasm causes the head to twist to one side)
- Spinal stenosis
- Joint disorders that affect the jaw
- Herniated disk
How to overcome neck spasm?
Neck spasm can be treated or treated with several stretching and home remedies. All of this you can do to relieve pain from a spasm in the neck.
1. Stretching
Try these three mild stretches for neck pain and spasms. All three are quite easy and you can do it at home.
Simple neck stretch
- Sit or stand with your head straight forward.
- While holding your hands loosely behind your head, use your neck to turn your head to the right.
- Use your arms to push the chin to the right side of your chest.
- Stay relaxed and hold your head to your chest for 15 seconds.
- Repeat this stretch three times on each side.
Scalene strecth
- Sit or stand with both hands together behind your back.
- Push one shoulder down and tilt your head to the opposite side until you feel a soft stretch on your neck.
- Hold for 15-30 seconds and then return to the starting position.
- Repeat this stretch three times on each side.
Head lift with neck curl
- Lie on your back on a flat surface with your knees bent and your feet flat on the ground.
- Slide your chin against your chest and lift your head about 7-8 cm from the floor while keeping your shoulders flat on the floor.
- Hold this position for 10 seconds.
- Repeat five times.
- When you do this stretch, try to lift your head for 20-30 seconds.
2. Pain relievers
Over-the-counter pain relievers (over the counter) can help reduce neck pain. These drugs include aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, and acetaminophen (paracetamol).
These painkillers can relieve muscle tension by reducing inflammation which can worsen pain due to neck spasm.
Read the drinking rules stated on the drug packaging. Some painkillers may be dangerous if overused.
3. Manage stress
Stress can trigger neck spasm. A short break from work and exercise as often as possible can help you manage stress.
Deep breathing, yoga, and meditation can also help manage stress well.
4. Compress ice
Ice can help reduce neck spasm. Put ice into a clean towel before you stick it to the neck skin, do not place the ice directly on the skin.
Compress with sore neck for a maximum of 10 minutes every time you compress. You can compress every 3-4 hours to help relax stiff neck muscles.
