Natural remedies to relieve cervical pain
During the day we adopt many positions almost without realizing it and little by little they end up damaging the cervical area with the consequent intense pain. It is in that moment when we see the pain when we realize that we must correct our positions.
The cervical pain They are common pains and it affects 90% of the population. The duration of the pain as well as the intensity is very variable depending on the cause that has triggered the cervical pain.
In addition to the bad postures other causes may be behind cervical pain: stress, emotional stress, anxiety, fatigue, a fall or a blow, a contracture, a bone injury or suffer from vertigo.
Luckily, there are some natural tips and home remedies that help in a positive way when it comes to soothing cervical pain. In addition, obviously, it is very important to try not to make excessive efforts and, above all, to try to maintain an appropriate position.
Discover how to prepare natural remedies to relieve cervical pain
Calming neck pain in a completely natural way is possible and if you prefer to prepare home remedies then we provide some remedies that will help us to calm the pain and improve.
Nettle Poultice
The nettle It has anti-inflammatory properties and is an effective plant to relieve and calm cervical pain.
To prepare this poultice we need to make an infusion of nettle.
We will prepare the infusion with:
- Two teaspoons of dried leaves of nettle.
- A cup of mineral water.
Elaboration:
We put the water in a heater and heat with moderate heat until it starts to boil.
Once it starts to boil add the nettle and put out the fire.
Cover the infusion and let it rest for 10 minutes.
We fill the infusion.
Then we dip a cotton cloth or compress into the hot infusion and apply it to the area.
We can apply this poultice 2 or 3 times a day depending on the intensity of the pain.
Boldo compress
The boldo It is a medicinal plant that gives us many beneficial properties for our body and in the case of cervical pain this plant has antispasmodic and relaxing properties with what will help us to relieve muscle pain and decontract in case of having a contracture in the area of the neck.
For the boldo compress we need to make a decoction with the leaves of this plant.
- 10 grams of fresh or dried boldo leaves.
- Half a liter of water.
Elaboration:
We put the water to boil and when it starts to boil add the boldo, lower the heat to the minimum and cook for 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and strain the preparation.
Then moisten a cotton cloth or compress in the preparation and apply it hot on the painful area.
This preparation can be applied 2 or 3 times a day depending on the intensity of the pain.
Infusion of St. John's wort or herb
The infusion of hypericum It has relaxing properties with what will help us to relax and to calm the pain.
To prepare this hypericum infusion we need:
- A teaspoon of flowers of hypericum.
- A cup of mineral water.
Elaboration:
We put the water to boil and when it starts to boil add the teaspoon of flowers of hypericum.
Remove from heat, cover the infusion and let it rest for 10 minutes.
We fill the infusion and when it is warm we can take it.
If you like infusions with a sweet touch, we can add a teaspoon of honey.
With honey we will intensify the relaxing properties of this infusion.
Soothing massage with hypericum essential oil
To prepare this massage with essential oil of hypericum we need:
- 10 drops of hypericum essential oil.
- One teaspoon of sweet almond oil
We remove to mix.
Application:
We apply this preparation on the neck or painful area at the same time that we apply a gentle massage. We can apply the massage with hypericum oil 2 or 3 times a day. This article is published for informational purposes only. It can not and should not replace the consultation with a Physician. We advise you to consult your Trusted Doctor.
