For simple neck pain, there are a few home remedies you can try. Heat or ice might help the area to feel better in the moment. If the neck pain was caused by being in one position for too long, keeping it moving gently could help keep it from getting stiffer.
If it’s time to seek the care of a healthcare provider, here’s what you can expect: Many cases of neck pain are mechanical in nature. Your healthcare provider may use a combination exercise recommendations, changes to certain behaviours and education about certain movements, and manual therapies. Changes to sleep position and computer use are often recommended.