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What is the fastest way to relieve neck and back pain?

What is the fastest way to relieve neck and back 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 I stop my neck and back from hurting?

Prevention

  1. Use good posture.
  2. Take frequent breaks.
  3. Adjust your desk, chair and computer so that the monitor is at eye level.
  4. Avoid tucking the phone between your ear and shoulder when you talk.
  5. If you smoke, quit.
  6. Avoid carrying heavy bags with straps over your shoulder.
  7. Sleep in a good position.

Which medicine is best for neck pain?

Drugs used to treat Neck Pain

Drug name Rating Rx/OTC
View information about Aleve Aleve Rate Rx/OTC
Generic name: naproxen systemic Drug class: Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects
View information about Advil Advil Rate Rx/OTC

What is the best treatment for neck and shoulder pain at home?

Heating pads, ice or cold packs, and TENS Therapy (aka electrotherapy) are natural ways to get relief from neck and shoulder pain.

Which tablet is best for back pain?

Medicines

  • Ibuprofen (such as Advil or Motrin), available over-the-counter, is an excellent medication for the short-term treatment of low back pain.
  • Acetaminophen (such as Tylenol) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) are also effective in relieving pain.

What cream is best for shoulder pain?

Voltaren Emulgel helps with the relief of localized traumatic inflammation and pain such as shoulder pain. Shoulders are particularly prone to injury, sprains and strains and painful stiffness called frozen shoulder. Here we look at the common causes of pain in the shoulders and how to treat shoulder pain.

Which balm is best for back pain?

People frequently use Tiger Balm to relieve back pain, especially pain in the lower back. Some use certain ingredients in Tiger Balm before or after receiving alternative treatments for back pain, including Gua Sha therapy.