Anyone got a solution for neck cramps?

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Registered: 05-02-2003
Anyone got a solution for neck cramps?
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Fri, 10-15-2004 - 3:06pm

I've got a serious kink in my neck/shoulder that's relatively painful.  I've already tried an anti-inflammatory and a topical balm, but it's not getting any better.  If I wasn't at work, I'd be icing it.


TIA!


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Blueliner4
(aka The Pixie Princess)

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Registered: 07-10-2003
Fri, 10-15-2004 - 11:18pm
if you can get to a drugstore, you might try one of those instant cold pack things but i will tell you the migraine ones they sold before(the flat ones)were maybe on the order of a topical balm....sorta a mentolatum cooling. I still have the rest of the pack...used one for a short time and got rid of it. if you have one of those hot/cold "ice" pack things...the ones with the blue gel inside...unless you are in really warm area...those will be at least cool to the touch and if cold helps..one of those might drape around your neck...without being too noticeable. Of coures that depends on what part of neck is hurting and what your job is.

if heat might help, you might try one of those heat pack things. the ones that supposedly will stay hot for 8 hours. they do make a version that works for necks and something else that takes a long and narrow band. or maybe even one or a couple of those instant hand & foot warmers you can find in sporting good areas.

Auntydoxzz