Health Tip: Ease Neck Pain

Suggestions to help soothe discomfort

(HealthDay News) -- When your neck aches from a disc problem, arthritis or injury, you may be able to get relief at home.

The ADAM Encyclopedia mentions these potential home remedies for neck pain:

• Take an over-the-counter medication, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
• Ice the area for the first 72 hours, then apply heat.
• Take a break from regular exercise and activities for a few days.
• Peform slow, gentle range-of-motion exercises to help stretch muscles in the neck.
• Gently massage painful parts of the neck.
• Sleep without a pillow on a firm mattress, or use a neck pillow.
• Wear a soft neck collar for a brief period.