Feeling as if a stake was driven into the neck after a night's rest, and it is impossible to turn the head in any direction, perhaps, everyone is familiar. Many often attribute this problem to an uncomfortable sleeping position or muscle stiffness. Although in reality this reason may turn out to be the most harmless of all possible. If the neck does not turn, what should be done to return to normal? And more importantly, why is this even happening? You will learn about all this from the proposed article.
Small introduction
Faced with pain, many make numerous attempts to get rid of this symptom on their own. Usually, people resort to massage, taking analgesics, using warming creams and ointments, hot compresses.
But if positive changes do not occur for quite a long time and the neck does not turn, what should I do? In this condition, a person should immediately go to the doctor. Indeed, in fact, such a phenomenon often turns out to be a symptom of osteochondrosis and other equally serious pathologies. Only a specialist can identifyproblem and select appropriate therapy. So do not delay, and even more so engage in unsuccessful self-treatment.
Why there is pain
The condition in which the neck does not turn and hurts is often the result of pinched nerve endings in the corresponding section of the ridge. A similar phenomenon occurs due to degenerative-dystrophic processes in the region of the intervertebral discs. If you do not respond to such a problem in time and let it take its course, you may face such a serious consequence as paralysis.
Most often, pain appears directly at the moment of pinching. Then the pathological process covers the muscles. To reduce pain, the muscles try to fix the injured part of the spine, but gradually overstrain and then also become inflamed.
Signs of inflammation
Many often face the problem when the neck does not turn in the morning. This phenomenon is indeed very common. But a similar problem can arise not only in a dream. Perhaps it is no secret to anyone that often unbearable discomfort appears in the morning after a long trip in a car with an open window. People say "blew my neck", and doctors call this condition myositis or inflammation of the muscles.
As a result, the victim has weakness of the hands, lack of will. Small swellings form in the shoulder area, slight distortion is possible.
Neck hurts when turning head: how to treat
ClassicThe way to treat neck pain involves several stages. It is impossible to prescribe any drugs without knowing the exact diagnosis. Doing massage if the patient has an intervertebral hernia is completely prohibited. Resetting the vertebrae after a crunch or click is an incredible stupidity that can lead to irreparable consequences.
So to the question: "If the neck does not turn, what should I do?" There is only one correct answer - "Pass diagnostics!" And after it, the doctor will prescribe the appropriate set of solutions to the victim.
Many people prefer taking pills for quick pain relief. Although in fact the elimination of this symptom does not mean the complete elimination of the problem. Usually internal organs suffer from taking medications. So even after the neck begins to turn, and the pain recedes, you should not stop there. Be sure to continue therapy with massage, physiotherapy and gymnastics. You can also try alternative medicine.
Drug therapy
- Taking non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs until the pain disappears completely. Usually in such cases, doctors prescribe Nimesil and Indomethacin. If the patient has a history of problems with the intestines, stomach, or abnormal bleeding, the doctor will select an alternative remedy.
- Use of muscle relaxants. Most often, doctors resort to the help of such drugs in situations where neck pain is caused by myalgia. Usually, in this case, the patient is recommended "Mydocalm".
- Taking analgesics. Most often, doctors prefer combined remedies, for example, Pentalgin.
- "Pentoxifylline". It is used for severe nutritional deficiency of the head vessels.
- The use of external medicines - gels, creams and ointments. Does your neck not turn? Pay attention to pepper tincture and Menovazin. At least, these are the remedies recommended by doctors and alternative medicine. The drugs "Dolobene", "Finalgon", "Fastum-gel", "Dikul's balm" are considered no less effective.
After the pain subsides, and the patient begins to gradually turn his neck, he is additionally recommended for physiotherapy sessions, massage, therapeutic exercises and clay compresses. Doctors consider classes in the pool no less useful.
Blown neck: what to do at home
If you have pain and your neck has lost its usual mobility, you need a classic massage. The procedure must be carried out by a specialist. Although gradually you can learn how to massage yourself. In the neck area, in no case should you press hard, press or rub. After all, this part of the spine is the most fragile. Movement should be light, not aggressive.
If the neck does not turn, what should I do? Visit several sessions of specialized massage. And then when the neck starts to move and the painsubsides, do self-massage.
- Sit back and relax completely.
- Raise your hands and move them back.
- Place your palms on your neck and start stroking gently.
- Then start rubbing gently.
- Then rub both shoulders alternately.
- End the session with light claps or strokes.
If the neck does not turn to one side, do your best to work on that side. It is this area that needs to be warmed up as best as possible.
Folk remedies
If the neck does not turn, how to cure it at home? An excellent help for the treatment of a sore neck will be alternative medicine. The proposed recipes have a pronounced anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect.
- Bee delicacy. Lubricate the sore part of the neck with a small amount of honey, wrap with polyethylene, and then wrap yourself in a blanket or towel. This compress should be kept for half an hour. Then remove and gently rinse off the remaining product with cool water.
- Honey, propolis and pine resin. Combine these components so that a homogeneous mass is obtained. In the same way, apply a compress to the sore neck and leave it for half an hour. After removing the medicine, do not forget to warm up.
- Clay. Mix it until smooth with water. The mass should not drain or be taken in lumps. Apply the clay to several layers of gauze and place the compress on your neck. This remedy can be left on all night.
Physiotherapy treatments
If your neck is blown out, you can attend several sessions using a magnetic field. Such procedures are highly effective and have proven themselves in the treatment of such problems. True, such therapy has certain contraindications for use. So be sure to check with your doctor.
Good results can be achieved with home physiotherapy devices like Almag.
Therapeutic gymnastics
Performing special exercises for the neck of Dr. Shishonin is deservedly considered one of the best ways to eliminate pain and prevent its occurrence. It is especially useful for those who lead a sedentary lifestyle and are regularly in the same position.
This technique has several advantages:
- anyone can do such gymnastics, even those who have nothing to do with sports;
- no risk of injury - even for such a fragile area as the neck, these exercises are quite delicate, they cannot harm her;
- you won't need too much time - all gymnastics will only take half an hour;
- no need to stock up on special clothing or gear;
- such physical education can be practiced anytime and anywhere, only one thing is important - complete relaxation;
- effectively relieves spasms;
- it becomes easy to turn your head, because in the process of gymnastics the muscles acquire the necessary elasticity;
- such activitiesare considered excellent stroke prevention;
- during gymnastics, even deep muscles are involved.
Exercise rules
To achieve the best result in the shortest possible time, you should follow a few simple recommendations:
- always keep your back straight;
- have classes every day;
- after the restoration of neck mobility and the disappearance of pain, you can reduce the regularity of the exercise;
- avoid pain during exercise;
- accurately follow the execution technique;
- make movements extremely carefully, smoothly and slowly, avoid sharp turns and jerks;
- before gymnastics, you need to arrange a short warm-up;
- each exercise must be repeated 5 times;
- be sure to fix the adopted position at each point for 5-10 seconds.
Only under these conditions, Dr. Shishonin's neck exercises will help you get rid of pain as quickly and effectively as possible and restore your previous mobility.
Gymnastics
These exercises are good first of all because they can be done even at the workplace.
- Sit down, relax completely, focus your eyes clearly in front of you. Bend your ear alternately to the left and right shoulder. Remember to hold the position for 10 seconds. You should feel a slight tension in the neck on the opposite side of the slope.
- In the same positiongently pull your chin to your neck, count to 10. You should now feel tension in the back. Then do the same exercise in reverse.
- Slightly stretch your head and stretch your chin towards your right shoulder. Do the same on the other side.
- Turn your head to the right, look into the distance. Move your eyes and, accordingly, your neck to the left.
- Place your right hand on your left shoulder and your chin on the opposite side. Do the same in reverse.
- Spread your arms to the sides, lift and fold your palms above your head, slightly bending at the elbows. Turn your neck to the right and then to the left.
- Raise your hands, turn your palms to the ceiling, then touch the fingers of one hand with the other. Return to the starting position and rest for a couple of minutes.
