Suffering from neck pain is such a hassle.
Getting a stiff neck isn't just a bothersome occurrence but it can also be very painful if not treated immediately.
Neck pains are usually brought about by muscle strains or muscle spasms and tensions.
Either way, having a stiff neck can be extremely painful.
Neck pains usually happen overnight.
It may have been caused by improper sleeping position or maybe even the pillow you used was either too high or too low.
If you're having so much trouble with your stiff neck, here are a few things you can try at home to reduce the pain.
•First, you can apply a cold compress on your neck to relieve it from the tension for about 20 minutes.
•Next, when sleeping, you can opt to wear a neck brace (although this may get uncomfortable) or refrain from sleeping with your head resting on one side.
If you can, try sleeping on your back and not on your abdomen.
This reduces your chances of resting a side of your face for a long time.
•Third, try doing some subtle neck exercises when you feel that you can already handle it.
Try gently twisting your neck in a clockwise rotation then do counterclockwise afterward.
If there's just too much pain, don't force yourself to be able to rotate it immediately.
•Last, visit a doctor who can help you with your neck pain.
They may give you special ointments or medications to take in order to fix your muscular problem faster.