How to improve stiff neck and shoulder muscles?

White-collar workers who often work in offices are prone to muscle stiffness in the neck and shoulders. This phenomenon can also be caused by not paying attention to their sitting posture. The headache will be more obvious when this phenomenon occurs, which has a great impact on the patient's work and life. Of course, there are many ways to treat muscle stiffness. Let us take a brief look at how to treat neck and shoulder muscle stiffness.

1 This symptom does not rule out the possibility that it is caused by cervical spondylosis. You can try medication first. Commonly used ones include analgesics, sedatives, vitamins (such as B1, B12), and vasodilators.

2 In addition, you can use Chinese herbal pain-relieving plasters for external application in combination with treatment. If the drug treatment is not effective, it is recommended that friends can also choose traction therapy, massage, physical therapy and other treatment methods.

3. Daily life health care, pillows and sleep: The center of the pillow should be slightly concave, with a height of 12-16 cm. The neck should be resting on the pillow, not hanging in the air, so that the head can be kept slightly tilted back. For those who are accustomed to side sleeping, the pillow should be placed at the same height as the shoulder. When sleeping, do not lie down and read, and do not put your hands above your head for a long time.

The above treatment methods are all very effective. When you have nothing to do, you should massage your shoulders more often. This can also improve muscle stiffness and has a great effect on improving the patient's condition. Don't always sit next to the computer, but go out and move around more.