There are three ways to relieve the pain in the left neck

Pain in the left side of the neck is a common phenomenon in life, mostly caused by cervical spondylosis or cervical muscle strain. Therefore, in order not to affect people’s normal work and life, when people experience pain in the left side of the neck, it is best to use the following four methods to relieve it in time. The first method is to apply hot compress.

1. Apply hot compress. Apply a hot water bag directly to the affected area of ​​your neck for 20-30 minutes, 2-3 times a day, which can effectively relieve the discomfort in your neck. If you don't have a hot water bottle, this is a good method to try. Soak a hot towel in hot water, wring it out and wrap it around your neck, or take a long, hot shower and let the water lap over the back of your neck.

2. Properly relax the cervical spine, do some cervical spine exercises, and move the head to relieve neck pain.

3. If the pain is severe and lasts for a long time, it is recommended to go to the hospital for examination in time to determine the cause. For simple factors such as rheumatism and cold, or mild cervical spondylosis, you can apply plasters such as neck plasters to quickly eliminate the symptoms; if it is a more serious cervical spondylosis, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time and follow the doctor's treatment; if the pain is caused by other diseases, actively treat the disease and eliminate the symptoms.

4. In daily life, you should pay attention to keeping your neck warm to avoid invasion of cold evil and use pillows of appropriate height. Pay attention to your normal working posture, and make sure you are in a comfortable position without raising or lowering your head. When working for a long time, you should move your head and neck every hour to allow the neck ligament muscles to get proper rest. Strengthen the training of the neck and shoulder muscles at ordinary times. Do flexion, extension and rotation exercises of the head and upper limbs during breaks or after work. This can not only relieve fatigue, but also develop muscles and increase toughness, which is beneficial to the stability of the cervical spine and enhance the ability of the neck and shoulders to adapt to sudden changes in the neck.