What to do if neck pain causes headache? Three methods to help you relieve

After experiencing excessive work and study, many people will experience symptoms of neck pain and headache. After discovering that they have these symptoms, everyone needs to take the following measures to deal with them in time.

(1) Massage:

Stand behind the person with stiff neck, press the neck with one finger to find the most painful spot, then use a thumb to start from the top of the neck on that side, and end at the shoulder and back, massage in sequence, and massage the most painful spot vigorously until you feel obvious soreness, which means the force is enough, repeat this massage 2 to 3 times, then tap the massaged area with a hollow fist, and repeat 2 to 3 times. Repeating the above massage and tapping can quickly relax the spasmodic neck muscles and relieve pain.

(2) Hot compress:

Hot water bottles, electric hand warmers, hot towels and infrared light bulbs can all relieve pain. Be careful to prevent burns.

(3) Acupuncture:

For those who cannot bend forward and backward, use Dashu, Jinggu, and Kunlun points; for those who cannot look back and forth, use Jianwaishu, Houxi, and Fengchi points. Generally, Xuanzhong point can be used, which is located three inches above Zuwaidong. Needle 4 to 5 minutes, moxibustion 3 to 7 minutes, or massage this point for 15 minutes each time.