Question 1

shoulder blade pain and neck stiffness and cracking in the neck what could that be?

Accepted Answer

Shoulder, neck pain: Need to be evaluated, could be shoulder or neck related arithritis.

Question 2

i have neck stiffness what do i do?

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Heat, exercise: If you have a fever over 102º and neck is very stiff, see doc at once; you may have meningitis. If temp is normal, apply moist heat to neck & shoulders; gently exercise the neck in all directions; massage may help relax muscles; osteopathic manipulation can relax muscles & correct spinal "lesions". Use nsaids (advil/motrin/etc if stomach tolerates them & you're not on a blood thinner) for pain.

Question 3

best way to relieve severe neck stiffness?

Accepted Answer

Neck stiffness: Massage, heat, ice, traction all help. Using a cervical support pillow. Tylenol (acetaminophen) or over the counter antiinflammatory meds can help. Also topical cream and gels may provide some relief. Ultimately range of motion exercises are best for stiffness.

Question 4

why did i wake up with neck stiffness this morning?

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????????: Could be the way you  slept, stress, developing underlying arthritis of the cervical spine...If it persist see your orthopaedic spinal specialist.

Question 5

i have ongoing neck stiffness. what is a quick way to relieve while at work etc?

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Posture: While at work, make sure that you are sitting with good posture.  Also, make sure that if you are working with a computer, that the screen is elevated, so you don't keep looking down while working. If spending time on the phone, a headset may help. I would also recommend an evaluation with a physical therapist, so you can learn neck stabilization exercises. Stress relaxation may help as well.

Question 6

my mother has neck stiffness, what should i do for her?

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Many : From just sleeping the right way (small flat pillow) & avoid prolonged positioning or an awkward one or overuse of the muscles with some activity to name a few.  Treatment can be otc medication, heat applications and stretching while in a hot shower to avoiding activities that may aggravate your symptoms .  If a smoker stop & if a couch potato, consider regular exercise.  Massage may help as well.

Question 7

are sleep deprivation and neck stiffness related symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Could be: You may have aches and pains, listlessness, decreased concentration when you are deprived of sleep.

Question 8

is there something to help me sleep without neck stiffness?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If you are getting a stiff neck from sleeping, then the most likely cause is an uncomfortable position during sleep, such as sleeping on a couch or a chair. Find the cause first.

Question 9

headaches and neck stiffness only towards nighttime? wassup?

Accepted Answer

Stress likely: Your neck is the crux of stress and constant movement.  Most everything anyone does at any job necessitates bending your head down to look, type, study or use your hands.  Neck stiffness and headache occuring at the end of a day generally points to overuse or stress motion.  Try to unwind at the end of your day doing gentle neck and shoulder muscle releases and rehydrate & you may see improvement.

Question 10

what is the reason of headache and neck stiffness every evening?

Accepted Answer

Stress likely: Your neck is the crux of stress and constant movement.  Most everything anyone does at any job necessitates bending your head down to look, type, study or use your hands.  Neck stiffness and headache occuring at the end of a day generally points to overuse or stress motion.  Try to unwind at the end of your day doing gentle neck and shoulder muscle releases and rehydrate & you may see improvement.

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I have ongoing neck stiffness. what is a quick way to relieve while at work etc?

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My mother has neck stiffness, what should i do for her?

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Are sleep deprivation and neck stiffness related symptoms?

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What is the reason of headache and neck stiffness every evening?

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