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A stiff neck can be the result of an injury or strain on the muscles and ligaments of the neck. A neck strain is the result of damage to the tendons and muscles or the ligaments that connect the muscle to the bone. A neck sprain, on the other hand, occurs as a result of the tearing of ligaments. Homeopathic remedies for neck stiffness work by treating the root cause of the problem. The top homeopathic treatments for a stiff neck include Rhus Tox, Cimicifuga, and Arnica.
Neck injuries include sports injuries, repetitive strain injuries, brachial plexus injuries and more. Poor posture is also a major contributing factor towards neck pain.
Homeopathic Medicines for Stiff Neck
Rhus Tox – Natural Treatment for Neck Pain
Rhus Tox is a top listed homeopathic remedy for treating neck pain. It works very effectively to treat general neck stiffness and pain resulting from neck strain, overuse of neck muscle, wear and tear of structures of the neck, repetitive stress on neck muscles, muscles spasm in the neck, injuries to the neck (whiplash injury) and carrying heavy weights on shoulders. There might be marked stiffness in the neck along with a pain in the shoulders. Rhus Tox also helps in cases where a stiff neck results from sleeping wrong. People needing Rhus Tox may feel relief by moving the neck and feel discomfort while at rest. For them, warm applications or a gentle neck massage may help relieve the pain.
Cimicifuga Racemosa – Effective Natural Cure for a Stiff Neck
Cimicifuga Racemosa is prepared from the root of a plant named black cohosh. This plant belongs to natural order Ranunculaceae. Its use is highly suggested when marked stiffness attends neck pain. The neck feels tensed and contracted. The neck is also sore and sensitive to touch. Pressure tends to worsen the symptoms. The motion of the head aggravates the neck pain. These symptoms that tend to result from degeneration or wear and tear in the neck structures are treated well with Cimicifuga.
Arnica – Natural Medicine for Neck Pain from Injury
Arnica is prepared from a plant called ‘Leopard’s Bane.’ This plant belongs to the family Composite. It is highly suitable for neck pain that arises from an injury, fall, and blows or overstraining of the neck muscles. The neck feels sore and bruised and is highly sensitive to pressure. The cervical muscles are often weak in such cases. Arnica helps manage neck pain, soreness and aids recovery from neck injuries and neck strains.
Bryonia Alba – Homeopathic Remedy for Stiff Neck that Worsens from Movement
Homeopathic Medicine Bryonia Alba is prepared from tincture of roots of a plant called Wild Hops of the family Cucurbitaceae. In cases where neck pain or stiffness worsens with movement and touching the neck worsens the pain, this remedy works well to help alleviate pain.
Guaiacum – Homeopathic Medicine for Stiff Neck
Guaiacum offers great help in cases of a stiff neck. In a majority of the cases needing Guaiacum, stiffness from the nape of neck extends towards the shoulders and scapulae. In some cases, the stiffness may extend down to the lower back. Stiffness worsens from cold. Neck pain is present on both the left and right side and extends to the head.
Lachnanthes – Natural Homeopathic Medicine for Wry Neck
Lachnanthes is a homeopathic remedy prepared from a plant named ‘Spirit Weed’ of the natural order Hemodoracae. As a remedy, it effectively treats a stiff neck. It also works well in cases where the neck gets drawn to one side- Wry Neck (also at times referred to as Torticollis). The pain and stiffness are felt from the neck and in the whole head, and bending the head backward worsens the pain.
Kalmia – Effective Natural Medicine for Neck Pain Extending Down the Arms
Homeopathic medicine Kalmia is prepared from the fresh leaves of a plant named ‘Mountain Laurel.’ This plant belongs to natural order Ericaceae. Kalmia is well indicated for neck pain that extends down the arms. The pain also extends to the fingers, particularly to the fourth and little finger. Sensations such as weakness, prickling, and tingling in the arms may be felt. The neck muscles feel sore and tender to the touch, and the pain worsens from neck movement. Neck pain worsening at night is also indicative of Kalmia.
Gelsemium – Effective Homeopathic Medicine for Neck Pain with Headache
Gelsemium is a natural remedy prepared from the bark of the root of a plant called ‘Yellow Jasmine.’ The natural order of this plant is Loganiaceae. Gelsemium remains highly effective for cases of a stiff neck with a headache. Muscular pains in the neck are marked, and the neck and shoulders feel sore. The neck may be sensitive to pressure, and a contracted feeling is present. Some people also experience dizziness.
Paris Quadrifolia – Natural Treatment for Stiff Neck with Numbness of Fingers
Paris Quadrifolia is prepared from a plant called ‘One Berry.’ The natural order of this plant is Trilliaceae. Use of Paris Quadrifolia is highly recommended for neck pain attended with numbness of fingers. The neck feels painful, stiff and swollen, and the person feels as if there is a heavy load on the head. These symptoms extend across the shoulders and fingers. Exertion tends to worsen the complaints, while rest offers relief.
Hypericum – Homeopathic Medicine for Stiff Neck due to Whiplash Injury
Hypericum is a plant remedy prepared from a fresh plant called ‘St. John’s Wort.’ It belongs to family Hypericacea. Hypericum yields wonderful results in neck pain that results from whiplash injury. The key features that indicate its use are – intense pain in the neck with extreme tenderness. Neck and upper limbs are also sensitive to touch, and the slightest movement of arm or neck intensifies pain.
Causes of Stiff Neck
Stiff Neck due to Sports Injuries
During an intense physical activity, the muscles and ligaments in the back, neck, and shoulders can get strained or sprained. This is more likely in cases of jerky movements (as in tennis), if it is a new activity, or if the player stretches an arm too far. Sportspersons who are involved in contact sports like football are also vulnerable.
Stiff Neck due to Brachial Plexus Injury
The brachial plexus is a complex network of nerves responsible for sending signals from the spinal cord to the hand, arm, and shoulder. A brachial plexus injury occurs when these nerves get compressed, stretched, or torn apart. A minor injury of the brachial plexus can cause an electric-shock-like feeling in the arm, a burning sensation shooting down the arm or weakness and numbness. These sensations often begin near the shoulder and can aggravate neck pain.
Whiplash Injury Leading to a Stiff Neck
A whiplash injury occurs on the soft tissues of the neck. It can cause pain and stiffness in the neck as well as the shoulder and arm. Headaches following a whiplash injury are also common. Such an injury is usually noted in cases of high-impact road accidents or an impact that leads to a forceful, sudden movement of the neck and head. The severity of such an injury can vary from slight stiffness and tenderness to restricted movement or temporary loss of sensation.
Repetitive Strain Injury and Stiff Neck
Repetitive movements of muscles can lead to pain in the surrounding muscles, tendons, and nerves. This condition is known as a repetitive strain injury. These usually occur due to repeated movements performed on a regular basis like during exercise, lifting objects, improper support on the arm, sitting in one position for too long, overuse of a hand, etc. It is also commonly known as a work-related upper limb disorder. It can cause long-term damage to the muscles and tendons if not treated on time.
An RSI mostly affects the upper body parts like the wrists, hands, shoulder, elbows, forearms and the neck.
The main symptoms of an RSI include throbbing, pain, tenderness, and cramps.
Neck Spasm
When the muscles of the neck contract involuntarily, it leads to a neck spasm. Neck spasms can cause stiffness and pain in the neck.
Some of the most common causes of neck spasms are prolonged or repetitive movements of the neck, using a computer or laptop for an extended period, turning awkwardly while sleeping, putting excessive weight on one shoulder or balancing a phone without using hands.
A Stiff Neck as a Result of Poor Posture
Posture directly affects the working of the neck and spine muscles. The most common cause of a stiff neck is straining of the neck muscles. There is a thin muscle known as the levator scapula muscle (found at the back and side of the neck) that connects the top of the cervical spine to the upper part of the shoulder. Two cervical nerves – C3 and C4 control this muscle and it is responsible for a wide range of neck movements like tilting the head or rotating it from side to side.
A poor posture, like slouching or hunching, over a period of time impacts the cervical curve and pulls the spine out of alignment.
The most common postures that lead to a stiff neck include excessive use of handheld devices like mobiles, tablets, laptops and more, which make a person tilt the head forward. This strains the muscles connecting the head and the neck.
Using pillows that are too thin or too high can also lead to stiffness since the neck is in one position and not well-supported.
The Link Between Stress and a Stiff Neck
Stress and anxiety lead to increased inflammation and tension in the muscles. The shoulder muscles tend to react to physical as well as emotional tension, leading to a strain on the neck. Stress causes the muscles to contract and tighten in an attempt to protect the body, and so a stiff neck often follows an episode of stress, fatigue or anxiety.
A general lack of rest and relaxation, consistently poor sleep, increased inflammation due to a sedentary lifestyle, bad habits like smoking and a poor diet can also contribute to the condition.
General Wear and Tear
With age, almost all joints and muscles tend to weaken. Similarly, the neck joint also begins to wear down with age. Cervical problems, osteoarthritis, and other degenerative conditions can cause stiffness in the neck.
hai sir,
im working for a software company and im using laptop at my home.recently im getting neck pain becoz of laptop only.I need some suggestions as well as i need some homeopathy medicine names to reduce my neckpain.
Thanks in advance
Sree
Dear Dr. Vikas ,
I am 36 years old, working in a IT Co as a SR. software engineer .
I am suffering from cervical spondylosis for the last years. MRI result indicate degenerative changes in the cervical disc (C4/C5 and c5/c6 ). I got relief from physiotherapy and medicine and cervirite auyurvedic but not completely ok .
Can we get completely relief from this problem.Because our working efficiency is going down .
Please suggest or provide treatment to me .
My Contact no is 09827368593 .
Sunil Singh .
Dear Dr Sharma,
My mother is 78 years old. In 1998 she underwent major surgery as she was suffering from mouth cancer.
Since all her teeth were removed and also majority glands from her throat were removed, she finds difficult to swallow things and due to this her diet has become fatty and she has put on weight.
For past couple of years she is unable to walk since she is not able to properly lift her left leg. She also has pain often in her legs.
Is it possible to contact you for suggestions.
Regards,
DK Gupta
My wife is having joint pain in right arm from one year. Now it has extended to neck, back and chest. She works full time in a retail store and is now 45 yrs. Right arm pain sometimes become very severe and looks attacked from nerves and migrane. I am in a great problem. Please suggest treatment urgently, Thanks,
Shamsul Shah.
my mother 50 yrs old having scitika for 5 years .she got homoeopathy treatment but few days she got very much pain.
symptom,,
1–left leg from back to thigh
2–agravated during and after mens
3–cannot sit for long time
getting after sit verry much pain ful
Dear Dr. Vikas
Your article is highly beneficial and your services to humanbeing are also highly appreciable.
With best regards
Sincerely yours
Dr. Sayeed Ahmad
I am a woman aged 46. My profession is a teacher. I have been suffering from neck pain for the last so many years. I used to take allopatic madicine when the pain is acute. Now it is aggravated.
on 18th may 2009 suddenly I had a dizziness and i have been taken to the hospital. on examination it is found that osteophytes seen from c4 to c7 vertebral bodies.c5-c6 and c6 c7 disc spaces are reduced,there is no abnormal pre vertebral soft tissue shadow seen. I have been given following medicine for 1 month
NOOTROPIL 800 MG 1-1-1 AND
VERTIN 8MG 1-1-1 5DYS ABD 1-0-1 FOR 5 DAYS.
TAB MYORIL 8MG 1-0-1 5DAYS.
pHYSIO THARAPHY FOR 10 DAYS
AFTER HAVING THESE MEDICINES I WAS NOT FULLY OK.
THEN FOR 3 MONTHS I TOOK AURVEDIC MEDICINES,
STILL MY PROBLEM IS NOT RESOLVED.
MY FRIENDS ADVISED ME TO GO FOR HOMEO MEDICINE AND
SHE GAVE YOUR SITE ADDRESS.
I have littile high BP for which i am taking amilovas at 25mg daily.
i am also taking medicine for thyroid THYROX 75 mg 1 tab daily.
I am just in monopose now. My body weight is 70 kg hight is 5.8 m.
Doctor kindly help me. I am mentally upset now. dizziness causes
to reduce my confident.
please help me sir.
Prabha vasudevan
Hi Doctor,
Read your recommended treatment. Even I am suffering from severe low back, knee and neck probems (cervical spondylosis), took ayurvedic medicine for last three but not of any use. Then know I am on homoepathy treatment. But the pain in neck increases once the medicines are left out. Please advise some cures.
I am continuosly doing my exercises and yoga. I am 33 year old female from Mumbai, India.
i am 27 yrs old. i have sever pain in my neck,extends to sholdures back bone and knees. i am not able to sit and walk properly.what should i do.wait-55kg I havent take any medicine for this. Please priscibed me better one.
Thanks.
bad back pain hard to walk,pain start on moving position,mentally nervous, Pain in lower back.no surge,blood pressure normal.Age 65 Yrs,height 6 feet,weight 170 pound
physiotherapist work 5% in 9-months.
neck pain severly need help
i have lower back pain for the last 5 months .one day i got up and had a very stiff neck it took 15 days to recover , around 23rd jan i woke up early in the morning after having my bath with hot water i came out in the room without clothes and had severe shivering like never before these are the only 2 things which i can recall after which lower back pain started now if i stand or walk for 30 mins together or sit for long time i get back pain on lying down i feel relaxed a bit the pain is usually mild, when it is paining if i bend my head forward the pain increases i have done all the tests possible they are normal including ct scan, mri,xray,blood tests,uric acid tests to name a few,kindly advice treatment without side affects.
I am patient of LumbarSpondylosis. Now My age is 56. For about more than 10yrs Am suffering from left side Migraine.(Pain will start left side eye and increasing left shoulder, neck and hip etc.) I think this headache was started when i was relief in typhoid fever.At the time Dr. prescribed heavy antibiotics was created my stomach ulcer problem. So many time i suffered vomit tings, burning sen-sessions and giddiness.
Exactly after that my migraine is started. Last 10 Yrs. I am taking Homeopathic medicine prescribed by Dr. advice. But there is no permanent relief.
Presently i feel better for relief severe pain.(Last one year) But not cured perfectly.
Please suggest me any other Homeopathic medicine for the same.
I would be thankful to you if you could advise me a medicine for this problem.
Dear Doctor, Hello,
I am patient of Anky Spondylosis. My age is 42 years, At present i am taking Rustrox & Broneya 30 twice a day since last 1 years. At present i am having very stiff & painfull neck . Plaese suggest me any other Homeopathic medicine for the same.
With Regards
Ajay Kumar
Chandigarh
Sir, My son is age 25 years is suffering from ankolysing spondolysis since 8 years. he has taken treatment from AIIMS, CMC vellore, Sanjay Gandhi post graduate Institute of Medical science,lucknow. He has taken consulted so many rheumotologist As per dr. they have no treatment except pain killer for management of pain. He has taken treatment of homio pathy and ayurveda also but no relief. My son having pain in back bone and hip joint. Kindly advice proper treatment.
Thanks K.R.Pawar
Dear Doctor
My son who is 19 years has a problem. since he was young his speech in not very clear. He stammers alot and has been attending speech therpy lessons. its only when he reads aloud he doesn’t stammer. when excited and scared he finds it hard to speak out. He’s friends sometimes laugh at him.
i would be grateful if you could advise me on this issiue.
Dear Doctor,
I m 34 yrs. and working on a laptop 8 hrs. a day and I have pain in the back of my head for the last 8 years. My X-ray for spondilosis is negative. I tried many pain killers and muscle relaxant etc. but no use. I have severe pain exactly in the back of my head (lower portion) upper joint of the spine, i feel inflamation /swelling sometimes and long back i took a CT of my head and it was also normal. When i forcibly move my head towards left & right i can hear a jerk sound sometimes.My weight is 62 kg and i m a non-vegetarian and drink occassionaly but i m a non-smoker.
I would be thankful to you if you could advise me a medicine for this problem.
Regards,
Jaysin
I am 56 years,underwent valve replacement surgery in 2000,other wise i am fine ,but in jan 2008 i feel down after geeting up in the morning and walking few steps . then i was rushed to hospital they checked me found every thing normax ray ecg 24 hours monitoring by attaching machine to my chest ect found to be ok.
but since then i am getting stiff ness & pain in neck,on the top of my head & some time giddiness.at 2008 the priscribed VERTIN TABLET.BUT I WOULD LIKE TO GET REID OF THIS PERMANENTLY PL HELP
my wife is having cervical spondylosis with ho operation at c3 c4 level plus she has depression and she has migrtaine ….she has fallen victim to opiate derivatives tooo….she takes tranquilzers also……….tell me what to do? my life is in fix………………….
I am 50 + years old, working in a Auto Parts Industries as a General Mannager. I have been suffering from cervical spondylosis for the last two years. The symptoms are stuffiness and pain in the neck, which extends to the arms and hands alongwith numbness in the fingers, and often a headache, particularly in the back of the head. Please suggest a homeopathic medicine.
Warm Regards,
Neeraj Sehgal
I am 42 years old, working in aprivate office as a computer operator. I have been suffering from cervical spondylosis for the last 18 months. X-ray findings indicate degenerative changes in the cervical joints. The symptoms are stuffiness and pain in the neck, which extends to the arms and hands alongwith numbness in the fingers, and often a headache, particularly in the rightside of the head. Sir Iam useing Homeopathy medicine but Iam not getting any relief in pain. What can i do sir Please suggest me. Iam not useing Alopathy medicine.
thanking You
Regards
Santhosh
Hello there Dr. Sharma… I have just read you reply to someone who reckons they have cervical spondylosis.
I am 65-66 years old… (16th November I will be 66 years old).. For a little while now.. I have been experiencing a numbness in the right hand thumb, index, and forefinger. I also have noticed, that my right side neck area, is being compromised, with a dull pain. I thought that the right hand, was suffering from CARPAL TUNNEL syndrome. I have tried, Hypericum, Causticum, Arnica, and Ruta Grav….
I must add, that I also have started to experience “clicking sounds”, in my neck area… (probably the vertabrae rubbing upon each other).
Okay Dr. Sharma, on 1oth February 2011, I experienced a really horrible event. I was bitten by a dog.. I took fright.. ran away backwards.. stumbled.. and started to fall onto my bum, and back.. with all sorts of immediate thoughts, about my head cracking open on the tar surface.
Dr. Sharma, that instant was filled with everything that my Creator gave me. I heard a huge powerful voice in my head…with a message for me to put my left hand behind my head… but it was forced there by some huge like mechanical force. I remember for days after, that my left arm was very painful, with this huge mechanical force, which grabbed my arm and hand, and thrust it into a position … behind my head… Then I hit the ground.. and my head fell into my hand… it was a real feeling of security..
I sprang off the ground… ran down to my house.. my son took one look at me, and rushed me off to the local hospital.
Oh my word… Dr. Sharma.. in the next 30 minutes, my left hand had swollen up to be the size of a boxing glove. The doctor looked at my left hand.. and just let out a huge moan… and asked me what happened. I told him the whole story, he treated me for tetnis and rabies injections… and told me to wait a while longer.
Eventually, after about 42 minutes, he returned, and sat quietly, with me, and tested my left hand for any breakages… fortunately no bone breaks… but right up till today.. my left hand is really not functioning correctly. My thumb, index finger, are partly numb…. the forefinger is now a “trigger finger”, and besides the gentle exercises I do on it, my left hand is getting on..
The doctor also told me, that if I had not had my hand in behind my head to cushion this tremendous energy dissipation… I today could quite easily be a quadriplegic person.!! Oh my Lord.. I thank you so much for looking after me.. (I go to my christian church every Sunday.. and have not missed a service, since 19th May 2006).
Dr. Sharma.. I just feel I had to share this problem, with you.. so that you would know, what I have been through.
I will obtain, Paris Quadrifolia 200 by tomorrow afternoon, and will ingest it as you have told the other person.
I am a homeopathic patient, since about 1976, and was taught / mentored by Dr. Denis John Saunders.. (Sandy) from Johannesburg.. until he passed 14th July 2004. I really miss that person..
I have been ingesting THUJA, on a one dose a week, since I knew about it, as I am fascinated, with the results I have experienced, from it’s ingestion.
Fine Dr. Sharma.. I hope that I am in time, to help me arrest more damage.. I will also start my processing of the Aloe Ferrox, plant, and be taking that as well.. I thank you very much for reading my problems.. and I wish all the Creators richest blessings on you, and your family. GOD BLESS.
My Kindest Regards
Spencer – JHB – South Africa.
Dear Dr. Vikas,
I am getting pain in my knees for the last 6 years. There is stiffness in my knees muscles. Now I am feeling numbness in my left foot sole (partial left side). Also i have back pain (not svere) but when i walk i feel exertion in my back and i cannot walk freely and feel to sit down. I would appreciate if you please advise me. Thanks for your early reply.
Manzoor
Austioarthritis at knee joint
Cure of osteoarthritis at knee joint
dear vikas
take RUTA 200 SYMPHYTUM200 twice a day
O.A.N1M one dose in a month when u take this medicine stop all other medicines for next 24 hours.
take 6 months.