Massages, heat (bath or compress) or Stretching can, by relaxing the muscles of the neck, reduce pain and make stiff necks disappear. But the most effective is time! In general, within a few days, stiff neck, with rest, disappears. An analgesic such as paracetamol, can allow patients to be patient with less pain.

In some cases, the doctor may advise wearing a foam cervical collar. This solution should only be temporary since prolonged use of a neck brace weakens the muscles of the neck. He can also prescribe for a few days a muscle relaxant which allows a relaxation of the muscles and therefore a reduction in tension and pain.

Osteopathy also often helps relieve stiff necks.

The general practitioner can also refer toother professionals health care provider such as a physiotherapist or chiropractor.

In the case of torticollis in infants, the treatment involves stretching the muscles of the neck.