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Effective treatment. Neck pain is rarely a symptom of a more serious problem and can usually be relieved by taking simple steps at home. Painkillers from the pharmacy are often the best way to treat neck pain, taken orally or applied directly to the site of pain.
The most common form of stiff neck relief is to limit head and neck movement, rest and over the counter, anti-inflammatory medication. Causes and Symptoms. Throat and neck pain may occur for a variety of reasons, and the symptoms, causes and treatments can vary from person to person. Simply defined, throat and neck pain is the feeling of overall discomfort affecting the upper region of the body.