How do i get rid of neck pain?

Neck pain treatment: Neck pain treatment can be simple or complex depending on the cause. Most neck pain is musculoskeletal (coming from the muscles). This is best treated with stretching, strengthening and careful attention to ergonomics (avoiding injury due to awkward positions and repetitive stress). Ask your doctor about exercises for neck stretching and strengthening.

Anti-inflammatory: You may want to try applying moist heat to your neck 2-3 times per day and start a short course of anti-inflammatory such as advil or aleve (naproxen). Make sure you have a good lumbar support if you sit in a chair several hours per day. This will help with posture and will reduce stress on the neck. If pain lasts greater than 2 weeks or worsens i recommend seeing your doctor.

Depends: It depends on the problem. If you have arthritis, scoliosis or muscle spasm then conservative care with ice and Ibuprofen may be enough. If you have neck pain causing pain or numbness in your arms or hands then you should be evaluated for a possible pinched nerve. I always recommend chiropractic care for chronic neck and back problems because I prefer not to overuse medications.

Anti-inflammatory: You may want to try applying moist heat to your neck 2-3 times per day and start a short course of anti-inflammatory such as advil or aleve (naproxen). Make sure you have a good lumbar support if you sit in a chair several hours per day. This will help with posture and will reduce stress on the neck. If pain lasts greater than 2 weeks or worsens i recommend seeing your doctor.