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The problem of stiff neck is common among various people.

This very issue occurs due to sleeping in a wrong position, sitting in the office desk for a prolonged period, carrying heavy loads that put too much pressure on the shoulders.

Other reasons may be anxiety and stress that results tension in the neck muscles. Moreover, you can also suffer from the diseases like Rheumatoid Arthritis, meningitis or cancer. Due to the stiff neck headache, shoulder pain and arm pain also result. To get relief from this discomfort you can apply Pain Relief oil on the affected area. However, sometimes it is necessary you will get the desired results. Therefore, if condition persists for many days, consulting doctor is a better way.

Moreover, some of the home remedies can also provide effective results to get rid of stiff neck.

To know about those easy and simple home remedies continue with the following tips.

Let’s start here!

Massage with Oil :

Massage is one of the excellent ways to reduce the problem of stiff neck.

A gentle massage helps relax the muscles by increasing blood pressure; which further results in reducing stiffness. The method is also good to improve sleep.

You need to simple take a warm water bath to relax muscles. After this, slightly warm an essential oil such as olive, coconut, mustard or rosemary oil. Instead of using these oil, you can also use an Ayurvedic Pain Reliving Oil to soothe the painfulness in neck area.

Massage for 5-10 minutes. If you find any difficulty to massage on your own, getting help from a friend especially from a professional massage therapist is a good idea.

Take Epsom Salt Bath :

Epsom salt is made of the chemical compound magnesium sulfate that helps ease stiff neck.

It regulates the activity of various enzymes in the body and improves circulation. This in turn reduces muscle tension and stress.

Simply add 2 cups of Epsom Salt in the bathtub and full with water. Soak in this bathwater with your neck area immersed for 20 to 30 minutes. For the better results, repeat the process for at least 3 times a day.

If you are suffering from the kidney problems or diabetes, do not use this remedy. After this process, you can apply a Pain Relieving Ointment on the stiff neck and take some rest.

Acupressure :

Acupressure is a traditional Chinese treatment that is an excellent way to get relief from the stiff neck. Luo Zhen is the name of acupressure point placed on the back of the hand that can help treat stiff neck. The point is placed in the depression between the two bones near the knuckles of the middle and index fingers.

If your neck is stiff on the left side, massage the point on your ride hand, and vice versa. Massage this point by applying light pressure with your fingertip.

Cold Compresses :

Cold compress is a good remedy for the stiff neck. The cold temperature helps soothe the pain and limits the buildup of lactic acid (normal by product of muscle metabolism which can cause soreness).

For the pain relief wrap some ice cubes in a thin towel. Hold the compress against the stiff neck area for 10 to 15 minutes. Don not apply ice on the skin.  You can also make the use of frozen peas instead of ice.

Turmeric is good to heal stiffness in neck :

The anti-inflammatory properties of the turmeric can help relieve discomfort due to the stiff neck. It is also good to improve blood circulation.

What you need to do?

Mix 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder in 1 cup of milk and boil for 5 minutes. Allow it to cool and add a little honey. Drink the mixture 2 times a day for a few days. Besides this, also include turmeric in your cooking.

These are some simple remedies that can help get relief from the painfulness in the neck. So, you can easily adopt these simple tips in your daily routine to get rid of discomfort in neck area. Furthermore, you can also use Dr. Ortho pain relieving patch ease the severe condition.

This is an Ayurvedic Pain Relieving Patch which gives comfort from pain in neck, back, shoulder and any other joint.

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