TORTICOLLIS: THE BOOST OF SWEET MEDICINE...

A cold, a little stress, and it is the neck toast. When one is blocked by a stiff neck, it is relieved by rest and boost alternative medicines.

1. TORTICOLLIS: AND ESSENTIAL OILS AND HOMEOPATHY

Torticollis is a warning sign: the body says I can not stand it, stop! "Says Dr. Dominique Blanc, osteopath. Airflow, bad position in front of the screen ... The pain from a muscle spasm that prevents movement. Good reflexes? Rest and warmth. In principle, the pain passes after two or three days. Otherwise, see your GP, especially if it is accompanied by a stiff neck, fever or headache.

Essential oils reduce pain

Massage the sensitive area. "Apply 2 drops of essential oil of rosemary camphor, three or four times a day," advises Danièle Festy, pharmacist. Attention, the essential oil of rosemary camphor is not suitable for pregnant women.

If symptoms persist : mix 1 drop of essential oil of rosemary camphor, helichrysum, peppermint and wintergreen fields with 3 drops of vegetable oils hypericum and arnica. Massage three to five times per day.
Another solution : to relax with a hot stone massage. Warm some smooth pebbles in a water bath, then place them on the painful area before or after the application of essential oil. Relaxing effect guaranteed!

Homeopathy reduces contractures

If the shoulder muscles (trapezius) are contracted and almost as hard as wood. A dose of Actaea racemosa 9 CH once.

If the pain gets worse at the slightest movement. Associate Lachnantes 5 CH 5 CH and Bryonia. Take 3 pellets every hour if torticollis is always painful and space as soon as you can move again head. The symptoms subside in principle the day.