Neck pain is one of the most common complaints when going to the doctor. Albert Edziev, chiropractor and rehabilitation specialist at the Sophiatria clinic, told socialbites.ca how to deal with it.
Massaging the cervical collar area will help relieve pain, according to Edziev. “It will improve blood circulation and eliminate congestion, relieve nervous tension, which is very important for chronic pain, as any discomfort is stress. After the procedure, you will feel a surge of strength. The reason for this is the release of oxytocin and serotonin hormones.
Useful, according to the expert, will be manual therapy. “With this method, you can remove the “blocks” in the joints, stretch the ligaments and restore the mobility of the cervical region. Having a doctor’s certificate is very important. “It’s a strange move and the situation could get worse,” he stressed.
He also noted that in addition to the listed ways to relieve pain in the neck, there are others – drugs. Therefore, the doctor may prescribe the patient non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs to relieve pain and eliminate inflammation, or muscle relaxants to relax the muscles and reduce muscle spasm.