What to do if you have a sprained neck

Many people may have experienced a sprained neck. Although it is not very serious, it is very uncomfortable. Neck sprain is generally called stiff neck. It can occur not only when sleeping, but also due to violent neck movements. This situation happens very suddenly, often catching people off guard and having a great impact on normal life. So, what should you do if you have a sprained neck? Let’s take a look below.

Pain on one side of the neck caused by wind-cold invading the back of the neck, blood stasis and qi stagnation, meridian discomfort; improper neck position while sleeping; or violent twisting of the head is called neck sprain. In daily life, people sometimes wake up and feel pain and discomfort in the neck, with the head tilted to the painful side and unable to move freely. This is a common soft tissue injury caused by stiff neck, clinically known as cervical sprain. The neck, like the joints and waist, is a part that is easily sprained.

Prevention is worse than cure. It is not difficult to prevent stiff neck. The key is to insist on doing the following three aspects:

First, get a good pillow. According to the anatomical and physiological characteristics of the human neck, a suitable pillow should be neither too high nor too low. To prevent stiff neck, the first thing is to have a good pillow shape. For example, the pillow should have a concave middle part to prevent it from slipping easily and support the neck. For a reasonable pillow height, women should aim for 8 to 10 cm, while men should aim for about 10 to 15 cm. The pillow should not be too wide or too light. The width should be equivalent to the distance from the shoulder to the ear, and the softness should be such that it can be easily deformed. When making pillows, you can also add finely ground Chinese medicine, such as summer grass, astragalus, angelica, licorice, etc. to promote blood circulation in the neck.

Secondly, do a good job of keeping warm. When sleeping, you should not only cover your whole body with a quilt, but also your neck and pull the quilt up. When the weather is hot, do not expose your neck to an electric fan for a long time, and do not sleep in a place with drafts, so as to avoid catching a cold neck, causing cervical muscle spasms and inducing stiff neck. People who sit at a desk for a long time should not forget to take care of their neck. They should stand up and raise their heads to exercise their necks frequently to prevent chronic strain of the neck muscles.

Third, supplement calcium and vitamins. Calcium is the main component of human bones, and vitamins are elements for maintaining life. Adequate calcium and vitamins. It can also promote blood circulation throughout the body and is beneficial to the excretion of metabolic waste in the body. You should usually consume more bone soup, milk, soy products and fresh vegetables. If necessary, you can also take calcium tablets and vitamins B and C appropriately.