Neck Pain - HomeoSource

Choose a remedy: No one has all the symptoms so choose based on the most prominent ones. If symptoms change, take a remedy that matches your new symptoms.

Dosage: Unless otherwise noted, at onset of symptoms, take 30C twice daily for not more than two to three days* or see the Dosage Chart.

If no improvement, try a different remedy.
When symptoms improve, stop.

Notes:

Severe stiff neck and neck pain associated with fever and general unwell feeling require prompt consult with your health care provider.
If a self-selected remedy – however well indicated – doesn’t help and your symptoms do not improve or your neck pain is a chronic matter, seek medical expertise. A doctor will provide a diagnosis and if appropriate, a professional homeopath can evaluate your chronic symptoms in the context of your whole person.

Symptoms	Remedy
Minor to moderate pain in muscles and joints Overexertion Arthritis View Remedy	Arthritis Pain Formula Multi-remedy by Hylands Follow package instructions
Arthritis Painful Stiffness Musculo-skeletal injuries with: Inflammation Pain Swelling View Remedy	T-Relief – Mobility Multi-remedy formulation Follow package directions -May also use- T-Relief cream
Whiplash View Remedy	Arnica montana follow by Rhus toxicodendron
Stiff neck caused by exposure to cold, wind, drafts “Crick” in the neck View Remedy	Aconitum napellus
Spinal nerve injuries and shooting nerve pain: Pain from injury to neck or spine Pinched nerves Painfully sensitive along nerve View Remedy	Hypericum
Sudden stiffness and pain in neck Severe throbbing pain preventing any movement Restless Often this is right sided pain Worse: motion jarring touch afternoon and night View Remedy	Belladonna
Cervical spondylosis chronic View Remedy	Calc Fluor 6X-12X daily Long term use usually required
Due to over-exertion, over-lifting View Remedy	Calcarea carbonica
In adults Pain and stiffness after exposure to drafts Spasms Neck tends to be weak, thin Worse: wind cold, damp weather motion exertion View Remedy	Calcarea phosphoricum
Severe neck pain and stiffness Pain radiates Stiffness – chin fixed in the raised position Sensitive spine over neck and upper back Neck spasms Restless Worse: bending forward drafts menses, menopause Better: bending backward pressure warmth View Remedy	Cimicifuga
Stiff, painful neck may radiate to shoulder feels as if neck is dislocated Spasms Head may be drawn to the side Often right side more affected pain into upper arm and elbow Chilliness especially between shoulder blades Worse: waking up movement Better: heat View Remedy	Lachnanthes
Pain at top of nape of neck Feels like slept wrong Worse: Becoming chilled in hot weather Better: heat View Remedy	Dulcamara
Pain, tension, heaviness in neck May extend to right shoulder blade and arm Head may be drawn to right Worse: motion touch Better: heat View Remedy	Chelidonium
Painfully stiff neck Extends into back muscles, shoulder, arm Can’t bear to move due to pain Hot, swollen Weak, tender Right side may be more affected Irritable Worse: least motion touch weather changes Better: staying still and not moving heat pressure View Remedy	Bryonia
Dull tearing or burning pain at top of nape of neck may arise after exposure to cold, dry wind, draft Head difficult to move may be drawn to one side can’t bend backward Stiffness in tendons/muscles and between shoulder blades Weak muscles May also have cold symptoms Worse: motion cold, dry weather Better: wet, damp weather heat, warm compresses View Remedy	Causticum
Shooting pain Deep, aching pain like a band around the neck Stiff neck/spasms Swelling from neck into shoulders Worse: touch bending head back motion cough View Remedy	Belladonna
Pain from back of head into shoulders area feels bruised, fatigued Stiffness/spasms Tingling into arms Irritable temper Chilly, weakness, constipation Worse: cold and drafts morning – the longer staying bed touch motion, especially turning in bed Better: heat View Remedy	Nux vomica
Stiff neck Restless, must keep changing positions Worse: on first moving after rest drafts becoming chilled Better: continued movement heat View Remedy	Rhus toxicodendron
Pain as if bruised with headache in back of head Dull, drowsy, tired, weak Stiff, weak, lethargic Sensitive spine Neck muscles feel as if too short Worse: dampness motion Better: after urination lying with head up View Remedy	Gelsemium
Shooting neck pain: into head, face, back, shoulders, arms, fingers numbness, crawling sensation pain fluctuates throughout day and with the sun Weakness Sore sensation Heart palpitations Worse: touch becoming chilled Better: heat View Remedy	Kalmia
Pain when turning head to the left Worse:: vinegar heat manual labor View Remedy	Antimonium crudum

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