A strained neck can be one of the most annoyingly frustrating pains to have to deal with, because not only is it difficult to localize, but it's just painful enough to affect your mood and mobility. Today we'll go over some methods that you can integrate into your daily routine to help alleviate and hopefully fully relieve that nagging neck pain.
Heat/Ice
Apply ice if your neck feels inflamed, and use it when the pain begins to encourage pain relief by numbing the area. Alternate to a heating pad or hot shower to increase blood flow and relax the neck muscles. By increasing the amount of oxygenated blood in the area of pain, you can encourage the body's natural healing processes.
Massage
Giving yourself a gentle neck massage can help loosen up any strained muscles or pinched nerves that may be causing the pain. Avoid over-stretching, as that can make the pain or possible injury even worse.
Essential Oils
Real essential oils like lavender, peppermint and eucalyptus have all been used for different forms of pain relief over the years. Lavender oil is most popular for creating a feeling of calmness, which some believe could translate to pain relief. Peppermint oil provides a cooling sensation that can soothe muscle tension. Eucalyptus is known for its anti-inflammatory properties, and has been used for patients who suffer from arthritis, or those recovery from surgery or a serious injury.
TENS/EMS
TENS and EMS technology has been studied and used for natural and non-invasive pain relief for years in the medical field. By using gentle electrical impulses, these devices encourage blood flow and production of the body's natural pain killer: endorphins. If you're on the lookout for a high quality, effective TENS unit- we highly recommend the VPod.
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Happy Healing!