Panic pages for the neck
In case of a sudden onset of acute neck pain, observe the following precautions. Then, if you can use this book, proceed with the instructions.
PRECAUTIONS
If you have developed neck pain for the first time and it is no better 10 days after onset, do not use this book or this chapter until you have consulted your doctor.
If you have complications to your neck problems, do not use this book or this chapter until you have consulted your doctor. Examples of complications are severe, stabbing pains, or that your head is pulled off-center, or that you have severe, continuing headaches.
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Do not rest in bed. Keep your head as still as possible. Avoid all painful movements.
2. When sitting, use a lumbar roll to maintain a safe posture.
3. Do not bend the neck forward, roll the head around, or make quick movements of the head or neck.
First attempt Exercise 1. If Exercise 1 provides some relief, add Exercise 2. If, however, Exercise 1 has no effect or makes your symptoms worse, go immediately to Exercises 3 and 4, performing them every two hours. Do Exercise 3 10 times every two hours; do Exercise 4 once every two hours.
When pain is more to one side and not responding to Neck Exercise 1, 2, 3, or 4, do Exercise 5, followed by Neck Exercises 1 and 2. Do Neck Exercises 5, 1, and 2 10 times every two hours.
