What if I blew my neck and it hurts?

Pain in the neck can cause not only osteochondrosis, but also such a common phenomenon as drafts or hypothermia. What to do if the neck is flushed and in the morning the pain does not allow to lift the head from the pillow? Such symptoms are a characteristic manifestation of cervical myositis and force to take urgent measures aimed at eliminating the pain syndrome and stiffness of the muscles.

Produlo neck - why is this happening?

The cause of cervical myositis is usually a normal draft. In the hot season it's enough to sit by the open window for a few minutes, stand under the cold air stream from the air conditioner or open the hatch in public transport to purge the neck and the next day there are characteristic symptoms - acute pain, increasing when trying to turn the head.

Often the cause of cervical myositis becomes banal hypothermia and a habit in the cold season to walk in open clothing, with an open neck. The absence of a scarf or warm clothes with a high collar promotes hypothermia of the neck muscles, which leads to sad consequences.

Much less often the cause of pain in the neck, accompanied by stiffness and muscle tension, become previously suffered injuries, prolonged stay in an uncomfortable position, excessive physical activity or intense exercise. In the risk group, students and students who, during the training process, are forced to stay in one position or person in certain professions for a long time( drivers, musicians, office workers).

Manifestations of myositis occur regardless of age, and the pain syndrome is so severe that it can not be ignored.

Symptoms of cervical myositis

The main sign of cervical myositis is a sharp pain in the neck and it usually appears the next morning when a person wakes up and gets out of bed. The fact is that at night, the inflamed muscles of the neck swell and spasmodically, and when you try to turn your head, the nerve fibers are infringed, which provokes the appearance of severe pain.

Its intensity is enhanced by the slightest movement and touching the inflamed area. Usually the pain is localized asymmetrically( that is, it is stronger on the right or left) and can give to the temples, forehead, and shoulder blades. Sometimes the inflammation of the neck muscles is accompanied by shooting pain in the ears. The pain in the neck increases when you try to turn your head, when you press the affected area, while chewing. When palpation of the neck, nodules and seals in the muscle fibers are palpated.

The following manifestations of pain syndrome in cervical myositis:

• tension and spasm of inflamed muscles;
• general weakness;
• enlarged lymph nodes;
• swelling and redness of the skin above the affected area.

Often, inflammation of the neck muscles is accompanied by fever, chills, fever, headaches. If a child has a lymph node, a fever has risen, there are characteristic pains when turning the head, but there is no cough, a cold and other signs of infection, it can be assumed that the baby has blown his neck and head.

It is necessary to appear to the pediatrician as soon as possible, as in myositis in children much more often than adults develop complications. If the treatment is started on time, the manifestations of the disease disappear within a week. In the absence of timely therapeutic measures, the risk of development increases:

• of purulent forms of myositis;
• inflammation of the larynx and esophagus muscles;
• cough, shortness of breath;
• development of suffocation due to edema of the neck muscles.

If the disease is started, then the probability of neck atrophy is high.

Diagnostic measures

Doctor consultation

Patients with myositis come to the doctor with a characteristic complaint - blown neck - I can not turn my head. As a rule, the diagnosis of the disease does not cause difficulties. Preliminary diagnosis of the doctor puts during the examination, taking into account complaints of severe asymmetric pain in the neck muscles, which is aggravated by movement, worsening of general condition, chills and temperature. The puffiness and hyperemia of the affected area is revealed, palpation marks the tightness and tension of the neck muscles.

In rare cases, when there are doubts about the correctness of the preliminary diagnosis, the doctor can refer the patient to a radiograph in order to exclude the possibility of exacerbation of cervical osteochondrosis. If other uncharacteristic symptoms occur, the patient is referred for advice to an infectious disease specialist or rheumatologist. If a suspected development of purulent myositis to the treatment is connected to the surgeon.

Produlo neck - how to treat at home?

Treatment of myositis is complex and consists of the use of medicines, methods of physiotherapy, massage procedures, therapeutic physical training. Proven folk remedies can be used as a supplement to the basic treatment.

Traditional therapy

Ibuprofen

Complex medical treatment consists in the use of painkillers and anti-inflammatory agents, warming up ointments. If the pain becomes unbearable, you need to see a doctor for a blockade. In other cases, pain can be removed at home.

To this end, take analgesic tablets( Analgin, Pentalgin), use non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agents in the form of ointments:

1. Diclofenac,
2. Ibuprofen,
3. Ketoprofen

NSAID preparations not only relieve pain, they help to eliminate the underlying cause of pain, that is,the severity of the inflammatory process. When the temperature rises, you can take an antipyretic agent( Paracetamol, Nurofen).

Apisatron and Viprosal ointment based on snake venom help relieve muscle tension and spasm. They have a warming effect, improve blood circulation, relieve pain syndrome. Ointment is applied to the affected area with a thin layer twice a day, lightly rubbed, and then wrapped around the neck with a warm scarf.

Finangel, Voltaren or Fastum gel have an excellent warming, analgesic and anti-inflammatory effect. Use of the cream Menovazine will help to eliminate puffiness and reduce the intensity of painful sensations. If there is no opportunity to purchase warming ointments, you can use a vodka compress instead, which will provide an equally pronounced warming and relaxing effect.

Physiotherapy, methods of exercise therapy

Physiotherapy methods help to remove unpleasant symptoms and enhance the effectiveness of medication. The doctor can prescribe the following procedures:

• Darsonawal - treatment with high-frequency electric current;
• moxotherapy( warming up);
• dry wraps( dry heat);
• magnetotherapy;
• acupuncture;
• ultrasound treatment;
• phonophoresis with medicines to eliminate inflammation and pain.

If the neck has blown, it is necessary to use dry heat, massage procedures, methods of manual therapy during the treatment. In a gentle mode, you can perform simple exercises. LFK instructor will choose a complex of therapeutic physical training, which can be performed independently at home. For example, you can do the following exercises aimed at relaxing the muscles:

1. slowly and smoothly turn the head to the right and left;
2. raise and let go of the shoulders;
3. perform head inclinations forward and backward;
4. do an exercise on resistance - press on the palm of the forehead, occiput, temples, while straining the muscles of the neck.

Simultaneously with medical procedures, it is necessary to avoid sudden changes in temperature and drafts, dress in the weather and keep your neck warm. It is best to observe bed rest during illness, to choose a comfortable pillow and to provide the muscles of the neck with peace and maximum relaxation. If, despite the measures taken, there is no improvement, then after 2 -3 days of home treatment it is necessary to see a doctor.

Folk remedies

If the neck has blown, then treatment is possible and at home with proven folk remedies. They are effective enough, quickly help to cope with the inflammatory process and reduce painful sensations. The most popular therapies:

• warming compresses;
• rubbing and lotion based on alcohol tinctures;
• home-made warming ointments.

Compresses

Compresses potato .The procedure ensures warming of the affected area and helps relieve pain and muscle tension. To start, boil 3 4 potatoes in a uniform and knead them in puree directly with the skin. The resulting mass is spread on a gauze napkin, wrapped in a cotton cloth and applied to the neck.

Make sure that the potato is not too hot. Compress should be comfortable and ensure smooth, dry heat. On top of it, the neck is additionally wrapped with a woolen shawl and the compress is kept until the potato has cooled down completely. At the end of the procedure, the neck is ground with vodka and wrapped in a scarf again. It is better to hold sessions of such potato therapy before going to bed and continue until full recovery.

Warming vodka compress .This is the simplest treatment option, during which you just need to soak the gauze with vodka, apply it to a sore spot, top it with a plastic wrap and cover it with a scarf. Hold such a compress can be about an hour. After the end of the procedure, the neck should be wiped off with warm water and again wrapped in a scarf. Garlic-mustard compress .A powerful tool that not only warms, but also eliminates severe pain. Before the procedure, three tablespoons of dry mustard in powder are bred until a thick, viscous mass is obtained and mix it with 1 tsp.chopped garlic. In this case it is important not to allow direct contact of the mixture with the skin, otherwise a burn can be obtained. Therefore, the mass should be carefully wrapped in several layers of cotton napkins and only then attach to the neck. On top, the compress is fixed with a scarf and kept from 2 to 4 hours.

Compress with camphor alcohol .The composition is prepared on the basis of camphor alcohol( 150 g), animal bile( 250 g) and 1 ч.л.of red pepper. All ingredients are combined, thoroughly shaken, impregnated with this compound cotton napkin. Before applying a compress to the neck, the skin is lubricated with warm vegetable oil, this will help to avoid irritation. Keep this compress for two hours. At the end of the procedure, the neck is wiped with a wet towel and wrapped with a warm scarf.

Home Ointments

Ginseng Ointment .For the procedure, dry ginseng root( 20 g) is ground into powder and mixed with 100 g badger or bear fat, then a large spoon of salt is added to this mixture. The medicinal composition is boiled in a water bath until the ingredients are completely dissolved, cooled and used to rub the diseased neck before going to bed. After applying the ointment warmed with a woolen scarf.

Ointment from the horsetail of the field .Dry horsetail leaves( 20 g) are finely ground and mixed with interior lard( 80 g).The composition is thoroughly kneaded to a homogeneous state. A ready ointment is used to rub the neck in the morning and in the evening. The remains of the ointment can be stored in the refrigerator.

Spirits

Tincture on lilac flowers. To prepare a tincture of the blossom of white lilac( 100 g), 500 ml of alcohol are poured and kept in a dark place for at least 10 days. Ready-made infusion is used for grinding without straining. Affected areas can be ground up to 10 times a day. This will help ease the pain and relieve the inflammation.

Onion tincture. Has a good warming and anti-inflammatory effect. For its preparation, 2 heads of onions are scrolled through a meat grinder along with the husks, after which 400ml of vodka is poured. The composition is insisted a week in a dark place, then filter and rub the sore neck three times a day until the symptoms of the disease recede.

Gadgets

To soften the soreness and remove muscle spasm will help the lotions from cabbage leaf or burdock. To do this, select several large sheets, beat them to isolate the juice and lay it on a polyethylene film evenly. From above on sheets of a mug or cabbage it is necessary to rub an economic soap and to pour this layer with baking soda.

Compress the wrap around the neck, fix with a bandage and top with a woolen scarf. The procedure is best done at night, keep for about an hour. After removing the compress, rub the neck with an alcohol tincture and tie it with a scarf.

You can use natural essential oils for massage procedures. They have bactericidal, anti-inflammatory and analgesic effects. Help to relax the muscles and return the neck mobility. With myositis, the following oils are recommended:

1. cedar;
2. chamomile;
3. rosemary;
4. is juniper.

To achieve the desired effect, it is enough to add 2-3 drops of ether with a massage oil or in a basis of any natural vegetable oil( olive, flaxseed).Massage the affected areas with neat, light, circular movements.

Prevention measures

It is very easy to catch the neck, and painful sensations in myositis are very unpleasant and cause a lot of discomfort. Therefore, the ailment is much easier to prevent than to cure. To do this, it is enough to adhere to simple tips:

• Do not allow the cervical department to subcool. In the cold season, be sure to wear a scarf or a warm sweater covering your throat.
• In the process of long and monotonous work, which requires a stay in a static position, periodically arrange breaks and do simple exercises aimed at relaxing the neck muscles.
• After intense physical exertion, sports training or visiting the bath do not go out immediately to the street. Let the body cool down and then go home.
• As a preventive measure, make daily rubbing of the neck muscles with a cold towel. It is best to perform this procedure during the morning water procedures.

Correctly choose a pillow for sleep, it should be anatomically comfortable and not too high. In this position, the muscles of the neck relax, and will not become numb. And this means that in the mornings you will wake up cheerful, rested and will forever forget about the discomfort in the cervical region.