Twisted neck

Introduction

Neck pain or a stiff neck is a common problem which usually gets better after a few days or weeks. It's rarely asign of anything serious. You can often get a painful or stiff neck if you: sleep in an awkward position usea computer for a prolonged period of time strain a muscle because of bad posture Anxiety and stress can also sometimes cause tension in your neck muscles, leading to neck pain. This page covers: Twisted neck When to seek medical advice Causes Prevention

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Introduction

Read about neck pain or a stiff neck, which is a common problem and generally nothing to worry about

Managing neck pain at home

For most types of general neck pain, the advice is to carry on with your normal daily activities, keep active, and take painkillers to relieve the symptoms. These steps may help you to manage your pa

When to seek medical advice

You should see your GP if: the pain or stiffness doesn't improve after a few days or weeks you can't control the pain using ordinary painkillers you're worried your neck pain could have a more ser

Causes of neck painand stiffness

A twisted or locked neck Some people suddenly wake up one morning to find their neck twisted to one side and stuck in that position. This is known as acute torticollis and is caused by injury to the

Preventing neck pain and stiffness

You may find the following advice helpful in preventingneck pain: make sure you have good posture read about how to sit correctly , posture tips for laptop users , and common posture mistakes and fi

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