Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
How do i get rid of this tightness in the back of neck?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
If there's no injury: you are young and it's likely chronic strain...possibly from texting, body building, or other muscular movement. First stop or cut way down on anything that seems to cause or aggravate the tightness. Next is to apply heat, preferably moist, for 15-10 minutes as often as you can, at least 4x daily. One supplement that might help is Magnesium. Tylenol (acetaminophen) can't hurt. Next step is rx muscle relaxant
Answered 7/14/2018
1.9k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
Hey ive been ill on and off and had the flu early december, i got rid of it a month ago but my chin and neck are tight now, may be swollen lymph node?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
My throat gets really tight sometimes and it makes me want to be sick. How can I prevent this from happening?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
If I have a tight throat (e.g. from reflux) will it prevent my rescue inhaler from reaching my lungs?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
When I have my neck in upright position and move the neck back slightly i get pain between my neck and shoulder (upper trap), have tight right shoulde?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Had on & of headache at my back head & neck for 2 months & was gone. Now i feel tightness & stiffness @ back neck & squeezing my head when i get up?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
How can I get rid of extremely tight neck and upper back muscles? Ive tired moist heat and light stretches whats my next option? Please help
I am in my late 30s, and once per week I get kinks in my neck when I turn my head. There is no localized tightness. What can I do to prevent kinks?
Ive been dealing with worms for over a year to no avail. Now my neck is tight and I can see them moving around in my face. How do I get rid of them?
Can't get rid of this weird pressure in the center of my chest. It just sits there like i ate a rock. My head & neck get tight. Then i burp ;( help?
Is over-tightening of the skin a common complication of a neck lift? I've read many comments about people who felt that their surgeon pulled the skin too tight during their neck lift. I'd really like to get rid of my turkey neck, but i don't even like to
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
