Neck pain exercises

Side Rotation

• Keep your head squarely over your shoulders and your back straight.
• Slowly turn your head to the right until you feel a stretch in the side of your neck and shoulder.
• Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, and then slowly turn your head forward again.
• Repeat on your left side. Do up to 10 sets.

1. What is the fastest way to relieve neck pain?
2. How do you release tension in your neck?
3. How can I heal my neck pain?

What is the fastest way to relieve neck pain?

For minor, common causes of neck pain, try these simple remedies:

1. Apply heat or ice to the painful area. ...
2. Take over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen.
3. Keep moving, but avoid jerking or painful activities. ...
4. Do slow range-of-motion exercises, up and down, side to side, and from ear to ear.

How do you release tension in your neck?

More neck tension treatments

1. getting a massage.
2. applying heat or ice.
3. soaking in salt water or a warm bath.
4. taking nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil) and naproxen (Aleve)
5. practicing meditation.
6. doing yoga.

How can I heal my neck pain?

Use cold to numb the early acute pain and reduce inflammation. Take over-the-counter pain relievers to control mild to moderate pain. These include acetaminophen (Tylenol, generic brands) and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) like ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve), or aspirin.