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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.
For minor, common causes of neck pain, try these simple remedies: 1  Apply heat or ice to the painful area. 2  Take over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen or acetaminophen. 3  Keep moving, but avoid jerking or painful activities.  Do slow range-of-motion exercises, up and down, side to side, and from ear to ear.