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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.
See a physical therapist, chiropractor, or osteopathic doctor for this type of care. Ask your doctor if you can take acetaminophen (such as Tylenol). Ibuprofen or another anti-inflammatory medicine can also help relieve pain. To treat chronic neck pain, your doctor may prescribe medicine to relax your neck muscles.