Crick in neck during 1st trimester
I have a crick in my neck but I cannot go for neck massage as Im still in my first trimester. Any suggestions? Its quite painful in the neck.
I totally understand, neck pain in the first trimester is really uncomfortable, especially when you can't just book a massage like usual. What I found helpful was doing gentle neck stretches throughout the day, nothing forceful, just slow side-to-side and forward-backward movements, plus keeping a pillow that supports your neck properly when you sleep. You could also try a warm (not hot) compress on the area for short periods, or ask your PD or gynae if they recommend any safe pregnancy creams or pain relief options, just to be sure before using anything. If it doesn't ease up in a few days or gets worse, might be good to check with your doctor in case it's something that needs attention during pregnancy.
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