How to deal with stiff neck without medication

Have you ever woken up with stiff neck and had trouble moving your head for whole day? Various factors are responsible for this unpleasant situation, but what should you do after you deal with the pain? Can we make the pain go away without using medication? Yes.

Exercises

Stiff neck treatment starts with light and simple neck exercises, to be more specific - neck stretching exercises. By using these exercises you will gradually increase the range of neck motion, ease muscle twitching and relieve pain. At the beginning, it`s very important to start slow and with caution, making small breaks on any sign of greater pain. Choose one side and begin to move your head in that direction. If you manage to move your head even for an inch, that`s OK. Don`t be frustrated, you will make greater move next time. Be patient!

Warm and wet compresses on your neck and upper back 

With the warm and wet compresses placed on your neck, you will have better blood circulation in that area and therefore - reduced spasms and stiffness, and eventually pain relief.

Suitable pillow

Using adequate pillow which provides good support for your neck is an excellent preventive measure for neck pain and neck stiffness and it also helps in pain relief after you deal with it. A good pillow will provide support for your head, lowering the pressure on your neck which will gradually reduce the neck pain and stiffness.