If you have an acute wry neck condition as a result of muscle injury, and it has not recovered within 24-48 hours, massage therapy may be beneficial. Early treatment can shorten the duration and lessen the complications of a wry neck condition.
Is massage good for torticollis?
There are several treatments that can be used for muscular torticollis, but massage therapy is one of the most effective treatments for pain relief. The massage therapist will use a variety of modalities to treat torticollis including heat, massage, traction and stretching to relieve the pain.
What helps a wry neck?
These remedies include:
- Sleeping and getting plenty of rest. Wryneck symptoms may disappear during sleep, so getting plenty of rest and lying down can help to ease symptoms and bring relief.
- Using heat packs or ice packs. ...
- Touching the opposite side of the face, chin, or neck. ...
- Reducing stress. ...
- Stretching exercises.
