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Magic cure for stiff neck

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MadameOneSword · 30/11/2012 18:21

We all slept in one bed last night, children are ill so needed extra tlc! But that has resulted in me sleeping awkwardly and I've had a really stiff neck all day!

Does anyone know of any quick fixes, I've tried hot waterbOttlebut didn't do much! I've two vomitting children and dy's family on their way for a weekend, movement would be great! Angry

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magso · 30/11/2012 19:50

Not a miracle cure but I used (with a recent cricked neck) a heated wheat bag ( the sort you warm in the microwave) tucked around my neck like a scarf, which helped a little. That and anti-inflammatories (eg ibuprophen if not allergic). But the thing that really helped was a visit to the chiropractor (£s) a couple of days later.
Hope you are better soon and the children bounce back to health quickly.

MadameOneSword · 30/11/2012 22:52

Thanks! Don't have a heat pad but trying hot water bottle and hinting or a massage from dh! Hmm such a pain!

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thingamajig · 30/11/2012 22:55

Try wearing a scarf - sounds daft but the warmth really does help. Or rub in deep heat or vicks or something similar. Warm baths are good but I guess you don't have free time today. And take some painkillers (ibuprofen better than paracetamol for muscular stuff)
Poor you.

2mummies · 30/11/2012 22:59

Syndol (for stress headaches) really help to relax the muscles in your neck. Just have one to start with, they're quite 'relaxing'!

MadameOneSword · 01/12/2012 00:22

Aw thanks ladies, it's feeling a little better already, although the cr looks a bit confused as to why I'm in bed with a snood on Grin

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