The cervix is the part of the body which, among other things, allows us to look in different directions, in addition to representing a bridge that connects the head (brain) with the rest of the body. A pain in the neck to move (torticollis) or lack of flexibility (stiff neck), usually occur because there is an overload of stress, ie, that the body has been subjected to long and sustained periods of stress, which have been lumpy and made hubs in this part of the body that is particularly sensitive to stress accumulation.
However, there are many other causes that could cause these disorders in the neck.
Causes of stiff neck and torticollis:
• Irritation of the cervical nerves, which appears after a contraction or spasm of the neck muscles, either by a blow (traumatic injury), a sudden movement of the neck or pull hard on the neck muscles.
• Sleeping in an awkward position.
• By spending long periods of anxiety and tension.
• neck muscle injury at birth.
• A condition of a herniated cervical disk level.
• viral or bacterial infection.
Symptoms of a stiff neck:
• Back pain
• inability to turn his head.
• Hardening of the muscles of the neck (lymph voltage)
• awkward position of the chin.
Excessive tension being a factor from this condition, here are some remedies to reduce tension.
Natural remedies to combat stiff neck:
• Apply warm compresses around the neck.
• Physical Therapy Massage, Aromatherapy, Swedish massage, etc..
• Attend a Bioenergetic Therapy (Great way to release tension and stress accumulated in nodules throughout the body)
• Eating a diet low in refined sugars and high in fresh vegetables.
• Take a relaxing herbal teas such as chamomile, orange blossom, passion flower, lettuce, apple, grapefruit, violet, ectétera.
• Explore a new philosophy of seeing and living life without much apprehension, anxiety and hardness of thinking, learning to accept new perspectives and solutions, not rigid criteria laid down in a foolish or self-sacrificing. For recommended readings that will help to “drop” any fears and insecurities that may be the emotional causes of the neck “can not” turn to see “other viewpoints”.
HOME MASSAGE TO REDUCE SYMPTOMS:
Ask someone to help you give the massage.
Sitting in a loose shoulders relaxed, eyes closed and her hair up (if you take that long). Ask the person who will give you the massage you use your thumbs. If you prefer, ask to be spread a little aromatherapy oil (previously dissolved as it should) in the neck before you start. Once ready, the trainer should start gently pressing the neck area to treat (prevent cervical on the muscle) and cause pressure at that point in a circular motion with the tips of his thumbs. We must do this until the neck is a little relaxed and then the pressure must be higher, even if it causes some pain.
If you have a masseuse on hand, can give you a simple massage to relax yourself with one arm and the other giving you a massage with a lemon for your neck, exerting some pressure. Pass it where you can and scope. Then switch arms and side.
