What is the treatment for neck spasms?

Answer by  jheremans (1446)

Neck spasms are usually caused by bad positioning of your head, a proper massage of neck muscles will do the trick, also preventions is needed so that this would not happen again, try sleeping with an orthopedic pillow.

Answer by  Jaquelynne (594)

Try to reduce the pain with ice packs and then relax the spasmed muscle with heat. Also, altough it may seem painful, attempt to slowly stretch the muscle to get it to relax. You can also try massaging the area.

Answer by  CEEFORINA (784)

At the onset,try applying and ice pack or relieve the problem by holding a warm cloth to your neck for twenty minutes, several times a day. Stretching and massage is good for the neck anyway and can often help. If necessary, a health professional can prescribe an anti-inflammatory.

Answer by  kungfukid (1241)

Neck spasms or any muscle spasm is usually indicative of a low level of magnesium. Increase magnesium and decrease the intake of calcium supplements.

Answer by  Lisa50 (493)

This remedy is one that I myself have come to the conclusion with, and it is simple. Go to the doctor. There is no remedy for that. That is medical and you should let them handle it the best way they know how.