Neck pain when it's cold and damp

[Harrywogan]

Good morning all you lovely people,iam wondering if anyone is like me and has really sore neck when it's cold and damp,was shopping yesterday and my neck was agony until I got into the heat then it goes away. X

[SnazzyD]

Any chance it’s because when you are cold you adopt a stiff posture form that your neck hates? For example, sinking neck between shoulders and head either with chin cocked up or down in a way you wouldn’t when you are in the warm?

[Harrywogan in reply to SnazzyD]

Thanks.i always ware a big parker and keep hood up will invest in a cashmere scarf for Xmas xx

[SnazzyD in reply to Harrywogan]

I find even if I am wrapped up like an Eskimo the cold wind makes me hunch when I don’t need to

[SheffieldJane]

Amazon has a dazzling array of heatable neck wraps. I wonder if this sort of thing would provide some comfort and relief, When out and about?Specialist healthcare companies might be even better.

[Harrywogan in reply to SheffieldJane]

Sheffieldjane will have alookor as I said to Snazzyd will try a nice cashmere scarf xx

[SheffieldJane in reply to Harrywogan]

Bliss!

[PMRpro Ambassador]

The cold will also make the mucles harder as the blood circulation shuts down to protect the internal organs - get a scarf and body warmer out!!! My husband always complained about the cold but wouldn't wear a decent set of cold weather layers!

I have a real Dr Who scarf, umpteen feet long, long enough to wrap all the way round as well as hang down. The loop around my neck is kept close when it is really cold, and I loosen it as the temp rises - or if I have to go inside shops and so on. really makes a difference!

[Nextoneplease in reply to PMRpro]

I am another one who is rarely without a scarf in winter, indoors and out 😊 Makes a huge difference to my comfort level x

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Nextoneplease]

I'm using two at present - a little one inside my coat collar and the other on top. But then, it hasn't been above freezing for a week, -8C this lunchtime, but it doesn't feel like it!

[123-go in reply to Nextoneplease]

I've not long arrived home after a walk and am still wearing my scarf.🙂

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to 123-go]

I like going for an early afternoon walk - makes me feel warmer in the house until the heating comes on for the evening

[123-go in reply to PMRpro]

Here in the UK I'd be frozen if the heating didn't come on till the evening. Brhhhh!

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to 123-go]

No draughts in this house!!! You CAN feel air movement across the double glazed windows and doors but putting the external blinds down and drawing the net curtains helps that too. We used to just have frost protection on when we weren't living here and would arrive for xmas and the room temp by the windows was still an almost acceptable 14C. I had no heating on in my rooms until mid October - they hadn't put the central boiler on. OH had an electric oil-filled radiator in his little room.

[123-go in reply to PMRpro]

Sounds as though you had a good thing going on there. Your husband will have appreciated his rad.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to 123-go]

He still complained he was cold!!!!

[123-go in reply to PMRpro]

😟 It must have been a very difficult time for you in catering for all your husband's needs. From what I've learned about you here you will have been a great support and having your well-qualified daughters finally with you to offer all their expertise and practical help a huge comfort. A caring family is a blessing.

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to 123-go]

No, the girls returned home 6 days after he died - they both work in the NHS, one in Scotland and one in England. It is absolutely manic in their departments - they are needed there far more than I need them here.

[123-go in reply to PMRpro]

Wires are crossed😕. I meant in the days before their Dad passed away. x

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to 123-go]

Ah - I thought you meant still ...

[Harrywogan in reply to PMRpro]

Thanks for reply xx

[DorsetLady PMRGCAuk volunteer]

An old post, but still relevant -

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[Teekay2]

I often have sore neck and back. My wife bought me this extra long hot water bottle .It really helps a lot,eases the aches and comforting. yuyubottle.com/

[PMRpro Ambassador in reply to Teekay2]

I looked at one when out xmas shopping with the girls 2 years ago - and had a fit at the price!!!