Neck pain can be caused by a variety of reasons, need to be combined with the actual situation of the individual to determine, when the pain is mild can be treated on their own to relieve pain, can not be relieved or serious, should be timely medical treatment, combined with the relevant examination to investigate the cause, and actively receive appropriate treatment. Usually, general treatment, physical therapy, medication and other ways can be used.
1. General treatment: Pain may be caused by different degrees of external injuries to the neck of the foot. Cold compresses can be applied within 72 hours after the trauma, which has the effect of reducing swelling and relieving pain. It is recommended to use wrapped ice cubes for cold compresses to prevent frostbite on the local skin.
After 72 hours, local hot compresses can be applied to promote local blood circulation and accelerate the metabolism of inflammatory factors to reduce swelling and pain.
2. Physical therapy: ankle sprains lead to peripheral ligament damage caused by ankle pain is very common. After the sprain should pay attention to elevate the affected limb, brake rest, also need to use ankle protection or elastic bandage, the ankle joint fixed up. At night when sleeping, the ankle joint should be elevated by pillows to prevent the ankle joint from producing edema. In addition, massage and physical therapy can also be used for treatment.
3. Medication: Neck pain can be caused by gout, accompanied by swelling, redness, fever and other symptoms of the feet, need to be combined with blood uric acid and other tests to confirm the diagnosis of gout. If the neck pain is caused by gout, gout-related treatments, such as the use of the inhibitor of uric acid production, febuxostat, should be carried out at the same time as analgesia.
There are many causes of foot and neck pain, it is recommended to seek medical advice and treatment under the guidance of a doctor.