I lost my pillow again, my neck is really uncomfortable, what should I do?

It is inevitable that stiff neck will not occur in a person's life, and he will feel pain after stiff neck, because it can "heal himself", few people go to the hospital for treatment, and most patients are treated simply with the help of family members or colleagues, and home care is more important. Stiff neck refers to the sudden pain of neck muscles after sleep or trauma, especially when the head and neck are rotated, and the causes of stiff neck are: improper head and neck posture during sleep; The pillow is cushioned too high, inappropriately soft or uneven; neck trauma; Neck cold by wind; If it is caused by cervical spondylosis, it can be repeatedly "stiff neck".

The first four can be alleviated by removing **. Family members can help the stiff person to massage and apply warm compresses to relieve pain: (1) Massage:

Standing behind the stiff neck, gently press the neck with one finger to find out the most painful point, and then use one thumb to start from the top of the side of the neck, until the shoulder and back, massage in turn, massage the most painful point vigorously, until the feeling of obvious soreness means that the strength is enough, so repeatedly massage 2 3 times, and then use the hollow fist to gently tap the massaged part, repeat 2 3 times. Repeating the above massage and light percussion can quickly relax the spasmodic neck muscles and relieve pain. (2) Hot compress:

Irradiation with a hot water bottle, an electric hand stove, a hot towel and an infrared light bulb can all help relieve pain. Care must be taken to prevent burns. (3) Use safflower oil, Gancunshan rheumatism oil, cloud essence, etc., rub the sore spots, 2 to 3 times a day, and have a certain effect.

4) Wound dampness analgesic ointment and swelling incense analgesic sound are applied to the neck sore area, which are replaced once a day, and the analgesic effect is ideal, but the neck activity of the patient is limited to a certain extent after the self-feeling plaster, and pregnant women should not use it. (5) Auricular acupuncture: The auricular acupuncture points are buried in the neck and occipital area, and the above auricular acupoints are pressed with the tip of the index finger for 5 10 minutes, or the above auricular acupoints are massaged with the tip of the index finger.

6) Acupuncture: For those who can't pitch back and forth, take Dashu, Jinggu and Kunlun acupoints; Those who can't look back left and right should take the shoulder outside Yu, Houxi, and Fengchi acupoints. Generally, you can take the hanging bell acupoint, located in the outer hole of the foot three inches, acupuncture 4 5 minutes, moxibustion 3 7 strong, you can also massage this acupoint, 15 minutes each time.

7) 1 oral analgesic tablet, which has a temporary analgesic effect. (8) Change the sleeping position, adjust the height of the pillow, and twist the neck by yourself. (9) If it is caused by cervical spondylosis, under the guidance of a physical therapist, carry out home self-cervical traction**.

10) For severe stiff neck, local injection of 10 ml of 025 Nufcaine has obvious analgesic effect. In addition, massage ** method is provided: put the middle finger of the left or right hand together, the index and ring fingers, look for tender points in the neck pain (mostly in the sternocleidomastoid muscle, trapezius muscle, etc.), and press and knead for about 5 minutes from light to heavy.

It can be done alternately with the left and right hands. Use the thenar area from the shoulder to the neck from top to bottom, from bottom to top and hit briskly and quickly for about two minutes. Use your thumb and forefinger to pinch the left and right Fengchi points and shoulder well points for 1 2 minutes.

Tap the stiff neck point with your thumb or forefinger (dorsum of the hand, between the metacarpal bones, 5 minutes behind the metacarpal joint) and continue for another 2 to 3 minutes when soreness occurs. Finally, perform activities such as head and neck bending, leaning back, left and right side deviation and rotation, which should be carried out slowly and not with excessive force.

Losing your pillow again means you've had it before, rub it yourself, but there's really no way to prevent it. You can apply a warm compress to feel more comfortable.

Here are some ways to relieve a sprained neck or a lost pillow:

1.Rest: It is very important to give the neck a break for dry residue. Avoid overuse or over-movement of the neck and try to maintain a comfortable posture.

2.Hot and cold compresses: Applying cold or hot compresses can relieve neck pain and muscle tension. For the first 24-48 hours, cold compresses can be used to help reduce swelling and pain. After that, you can try applying a warm compress to your neck to boost blood circulation and soothe your muscles.

3.Gentle stretching: Perform gentle neck and shoulder stretches to promote relaxation and stretching of the neck muscles. Take care to avoid excessive stretching or sudden movements that may exacerbate symptoms.

4.Pain relieving medications: Over-the-counter pain relieving medications, such as nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen, may be considered to relieve pain and reduce inflammation.

5.Neck pillow support: Maintaining the correct neck position while sleeping with a suitable neck pillow can help relieve neck pain and provide support.

Of course, if the symptoms are severe or prolonged, it is recommended to consult a doctor or **therapist for professional evaluation and ** advice.

Stiff neck will generally be fine in 4-6 days. The number of stiff necks is cervical spondylosis. If it's not good in two days.

Can be massaged, traction. Drugs for pain relief and blood circulation and stasis. It's going to be fine.

If the height of the pillow is not suitable, it will cause excessive flexion of the force, damage the intervertebral ligaments and joint capsule of the cervical spine, and cause the phenomenon of stiff neck. After stiff necking, do not force hard twisting, otherwise cervical fracture and dislocation will occur.

Here is a simple ** method, you may wish to give it a try. On the back of the left and right hands of the person, there is a stiff neck point in each of the 1 3 places below the third and fourth metacarpal intervals. Parents can apply pressure with their thumbs straight and up and down the metacarpal space for about 2-3 minutes.

Some symptoms will disappear quickly after pressure through acupuncture points, and most acute stiff necks can be at one time**.

There are two main aspects of stiff neck**: one is muscle sprain, such as poor sleeping posture at night, and the head and neck are in an excessively deflected position for a long time; Or because the pillow is not suitable during sleep, too high, too low or too hard, so that the head and neck are in a state of hyperextension or hyperflexion, it can cause muscle tension on one side of the neck, make the cervical facet joint twisted, and static injury can occur for a long time, so that the muscles and tendons in the injured area are hard and discordant, the flow of qi and blood is not smooth, local pain and discomfort, and the movement is obviously limited. The second is to feel the wind and cold, such as being cold during sleep, and being greedy for cold in midsummer, so that the blood and qi in the back of the neck are stagnant, and the tendons are blocked, resulting in stiffness and pain, and the movement is unfavorable.