What is neck and shoulder spasm? A neck and shoulder spasm is an involuntary tightening of the muscles in the neck and shoulder area, often causing severe pain. In some cases, the discomfort from the spasm continues for minutes, hours, or days after the muscle relaxes and the spasm subsides. Neck and Shoulder Seek emergency treatment if any of the following occur along with muscle spasms. These are sometimes warning signs of spinal problems that should not be ignored. Causes of muscle spasm in the neck and shoulder blade Neck muscle spasm can happen at any time and in any neck muscle... but this problem is more common among people who do manual or office work... both of these activities put a lot of stress and pressure on the neck.... Among the many possible causes of neck muscle spasm, the most common ones are: ### Stress or anxiety The psychological effects of emotional stress or anxiety are effective in causing neck spasm pain... The reason can be regular but little activity in the upper shoulder muscles during the day.... Think of the days when you were too busy at work, had a full list of household chores, or imagine a week when you didn't have a chance to breathe... ### Nervousness Peripheral neuropathy is damage to the peripheral nerves that spreads from the spine to other parts of the body. Its symptoms are often burning and sometimes muscle spasms, emotional disorders and movement disorders... ### Carrying heavy objects with one or both hands... Repeatedly carrying heavy objects with one or both hands can also cause neck and shoulder muscle spasms. Shorten one side of the body and cause muscle imbalance.. The position of the body while sleeping is also an important factor in causing painful neck cramps.. Most people spend most of their sleep in one place.. by lying on their stomach or similar, the head is not in a #neutral position.. Mechanical dysfunction Any mechanical problem in the neck and shoulder loosens the joint, muscles, nerves, and tissues that support normal range of motion... The most common non-serious causes of neck and shoulder muscle spasms can be treated without medical intervention.... Continue reading to find helpful exercises and natural home remedies for neck spasms.. To reduce discomfort and neck spasms, try these three simple stretches at home or at work: ### Scaline tension 1.... sit or stand and keep both hands behind your head.... 2.... push one shoulder down and tilt your head to the opposite side to create a gentle stretch in the neck.... 3.... stay in this position for 15 to 30 seconds and then return to the first position.... 4.... repeat this stretch 3 times on each side.... Read more: treatment of lower back muscle spasm ### Simple neck stretch 1....in a sitting or standing position, keep your head forward and look straight ahead....2....keep your hands free behind your head and turn your head to the right by moving your neck....3....remain calm and keep your head on your chest for 15 seconds....4....repeat this stretch 3 times on each side....### Raising the head by rounding the neck 1....Lie on your back on a flat surface....Bend your knees so your feet are flat on the floor....2...Lift your head about three inches off the floor until your chin rests on your chest....Shoulders should be flat on the floor....3...Hold this position for 10 seconds....4...Repeat this movement five times....5...Next time you do this exercise, try lifting your head for 20 minutes....30 seconds Hold up... Home Remedies for Neck Spasms ### Housing OTC pain relievers help relieve neck pain, such as: - Aspirin - Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) - Naproxen sodium (Aleve) - Acetaminophen (Tylenol) By reducing inflammation, OTC pain relievers reduce muscle stress that exacerbates the pain of muscle spasms.... Follow the dosage instructions for these medications carefully.... Some OTC pain relievers can be harmful if taken in excess..... Read more: Physiotherapy and neck stiffness treatment in Shiraz ### Ice compress Ice has long been used as an analgesic treatment. According to experts, ice acts as a short-term pain reliever for muscles, especially if applied repeatedly over the course of hours or days. Although the pain-relieving properties of ice are not exactly known, it appears to be caused by slowing nerve activity, so ice can stop or reduce the intensity of skin spasms, such as muscle spasms. A towel around the ice pack... the duration of placing the ice pack on the pain area is a maximum of 10 minutes... you can repeat this once every hour... ### massage Massage therapy is another effective home remedy to reduce neck and shoulder muscle spasms in the short term... Applying pressure to the neck muscles relieves neck spasms by relaxing and reducing tension in the neck muscles. According to a 2014 research study, even short-term massages can significantly reduce neck pain. Wet heating pads are used, which are available in many pharmacies... You can also use a wet heated towel or towel or a warm shower... Do not use heat if there is swelling... Physiotherapy is recommended... - **Injection:** If the above treatments are not effective, the doctor may suggest injecting a steroid medicine or an anesthetic into the muscle... - **Tension control:** The disc problem is caused by stress... For stress caused by emotional issues, talk to a therapist...