Neck Pain

Preventing neck pain and stiffness

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You may find the following advice helpful in preventingneck pain:

  • make sure you have good posture read about how to sit correctly , posture tips for laptop users , and common posture mistakes and fixes
  • take regular breaks from your desk, from driving, or fromany activity where your neck is held in the same position for a long period of time
  • if you often feel stressed, try relaxation techniques to help ease any tension in your neck
  • avoid sleeping on your front, and make sure your head is in line with your body (not tilted tothe side)if you sleep on your side
  • only use enough pillows (usually only one) to keep your head level with your body
  • make sure your mattress is relatively firm a soft mattress could mean your neckis bent while you sleep

Articles for Neck Pain

Causes of neck painand stiffness

A twisted or locked neck Some people suddenly wake up one morning to find their neck twisted to one side and stuck in that position. This is known as acute torticollis and is caused by injury to the

Introduction

Read about neck pain or a stiff neck, which is a common problem and generally nothing to worry about

Managing neck pain at home

For most types of general neck pain, the advice is to carry on with your normal daily activities, keep active, and take painkillers to relieve the symptoms. These steps may help you to manage your pa

Preventing neck pain and stiffness

You may find the following advice helpful in preventingneck pain: make sure you have good posture read about how to sit correctly , posture tips for laptop users , and common posture mistakes and fi

When to seek medical advice

You should see your GP if: the pain or stiffness doesn't improve after a few days or weeks you can't control the pain using ordinary painkillers you're worried your neck pain could have a more ser