trychocolate

You will get many replies here. Anyway, I've had neck problems all my life, arthritis in jaw, a reverse curvature, and my situation continues to worsen with DDD, arthritis, spinal cord compression etc. Have you had a recent MRI so that you know exactly what is causing your problems?

Surgery is not an option until critical stage here, so I try all kinds of therapies in the meantime for muscle spasms and knots. Deep tissue massages can be helpful. Last time I tried Cranial Sacral Deep Tissue Massage and noticed some relief for a few days. You just have to check different methods and what works for you; just make sure the therapy is actually theraputic as there are some fakes out there who are insults to actual effective, clinical therapies.

I strongly recommend caution when it comes to chiro as I did this for 41 years and finally had to stop because of the osteophyte danger. I am not slamming chiro's; just for neck issues because of the added wear and tear (inflammation too), it can cause.

I use a microwavable bag for relief, if you like heat. Have to rest more than I'd like to. There are neck exercises such as isometrics etc. you can check out if safe for you, to build strength and optimum mobility. Be careful.

NSAID not too effective, probably because of stomach issues, but maybe worth a try for you. Many people use ibuprofen.

Hope this helps and look forward to some very helpful info. here.

choc