The most common pharmaceutical remedies used to treat neck stiffness are painkillers, anti-inflammatory medications and muscle relaxants that can be taken in tablets or can be applied directly at the place of pain with ointments, creams, gels or dressings.
Torticollis is an involuntary contraction of the neck muscles, which can be caused by poor posture during sleep or sitting at work, for example, that causes pain in the side of the neck and difficulty moving the head.Learn more about the symptoms of torticollis and exercise at home that can help.
- The most commonly used remedies to treat neck stiffness.
- Which should only be used if directed by your doctor.
- Are:.
These products can be used to treat pain and inflammation, as they contain diclofenac, ethofenamate, methyl salicylate or picetoprofen, but also to provide instant relief due to the presence of camphor or menthol, for example.
Examples of products with these components are Cataflam, Calminex, Voltaren or Gelol, for example, which can be found in pharmacies.
Plasters are adhesives that are placed in the area of neck stiffness and can also contain in their composition analgesic and anti-inflammatory, which are released throughout the day.Examples of these products are Targus Lat or Salonpas plaster.
There are also dressings that give off a constant and prolonged heat, which help to relax muscles and relieve pain, which are available in the brands BodiHeat or Dorflex, for example.Learn more about this product.
Ultimately, medications containing painkillers such as acetaminophen, anti-inflammatory drugs such as ibuprofen or diclofenac, muscle relaxants, such as thiocolchicose or carisoprodol, or even a combination between them, may need to be taken.
Examples of remedies that may contain some of these components include Ana-Flex, Torsilax, Tandrilax, Coltrax or Mioflex, which can only be purchased with the presentation of a prescription.
In addition to these medications, there are also natural options to deal with the discomfort caused by neck stiffness such as massages, physical therapy or exercises that can be done at home. Watch the video below and discover some tips that can end torticollis in a day.:
There is also a type of torticollis, called congenital torticollis, that occurs from birth in the baby, and treatment should be guided by a pediatrician, as it is different from a common torticollis and requires more specific and prolonged treatment.Learn more about congenital torticollis in infants.