What should I do if my child has a stiff neck while sleeping?

Stiff neck is a common problem. It will occur if the height of the pillow is inappropriate during sleep. Many people suffer from stiff neck problems, including some children. A stiff neck can cause quite painful feelings, so when this problem occurs, it is important to treat the child's neck in a timely manner. Next, I will introduce to you how to deal with your baby’s stiff neck!

1. If you have a stiff neck while sleeping, you can stretch your neck

You can do this exercise while sitting or standing, as long as your upper body remains upright. Keep your head up and chest out. First, stretch your neck upward as far as your body can tolerate. When it can't be stretched any further, try to retract it downward, with your chin as close to your neck as possible. When it can't be retracted any further, stretch it upward again. You can do this movement twenty times in a row. This can effectively prevent adhesion of the neck muscles and effectively improve the degree of neck discomfort. Be careful to do it slowly when you first start stretching your neck and don't use too much force all at once.

2. Rotate your neck when you have a stiff neck

Sit on a chair. First, turn your neck to the left. Keep your body upright and do not turn with it. When you turn to the maximum range your body can bear, look at your left shoulder. Hold for about five seconds, then turn to the right in the same way, looking at your right shoulder. Do this 20 times on each side. This exercise method can activate the neck meridians and allow the blood and qi in the neck to flow smoothly.

3. Gently massage your neck if you have a stiff neck while sleeping

Unbutton the collar of your shirt and try to sit in a draft-proof place to prevent your neck from getting cold again. Rub your palms together to generate heat, stretch your neck as far up as possible, and gently rub your neck with your warm palms, using the strength of your fingertips. The movements should start from gentle and then gradually speed up. The strength can also be adjusted slightly until the neck becomes locally warm.

4. If you have a stiff neck while sleeping, you can tilt your head left or right

You can do this exercise while sitting or standing, with your arms relaxed and hanging down. First, tilt your head to the left, keeping your body upright, and let your arms hang naturally. Keep your left ear as close to your left shoulder as possible. Then tilt your head to the right, with your right ear as close to your right shoulder as possible. Tilt your head left and right 20 times.