What to do with a sore neck

Neck pain is commonly caused by neck muscle strain, which can be relieved by proper rest, exercise and medication. 1. Rest: neck pain caused by overexertion or strenuous exercise, should be given adequate rest, appropriate massage, relaxation of the neck muscles, daily should avoid prolonged low head or work, lift the head and chest, improve the bad posture, can gradually relieve the symptoms of pain. 2. Exercise: exercise such as stretching, rotating neck and back muscles to exercise, not only can relieve fatigue, but also increase the strength of muscle groups, enhance the stability of the cervical spine, to achieve the purpose of relieving neck pain. 3. Medication: If rest and exercise do not significantly relieve the soreness, you can use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as aspirin, acetaminophen and other drugs as prescribed by your doctor, and you can also use topical creams, such as arthralgia cream and flurbiprofen babu paste, to relieve the pain symptoms. In addition, cervical spondylosis, ankylosing spondylitis and other diseases may cause neck pain. If the symptoms of neck pain cannot be relieved for a long time, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time to identify the cause of the disease and then carry out targeted treatment.