Healthshots

By Arushi Bidhuri

Published Jul 16, 2023

How To Get Rid Of Neck Pain?

A poor posture can weaken the muscles over time and lead to a stiff neck, which should not be ignored. Here's how you can deal with neck pain.

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Change Your Sleep Position

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The position you sleep in can reduce or increase neck pain. While sleeping on your back or side can lower the strain on your neck, sleeping on your stomach can elevate the pain.

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Practice Good Posture

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Sitting in a bad posture can lead to neck stiffness and pain. Put your bottom back against the chair and then recline back with your head raised and your neck relaxed.

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Stretch Yourself

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Practicing neck stretches can help correct muscle imbalances and loosen tight muscles. You can do side-to-side bends, forward neck bends, chin tucks and other stretches to get some relief.

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Get A Massage

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Getting a massage from a trained professional can help stretch and loosen stiff neck and shoulder muscles. If this doesn't help, you can consider visiting a chiropractor.

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Try Acupuncture

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This traditional medicine involves inserting needles into specific pressure points on your body to relieve stress, tension, and pain.

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Do Not Stress

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Stress causes your neck muscles to get tense. Try to keep stress away by listening to music, practicing meditation, taking some time off, and doing something you enjoy.

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