such as increased function, reduced pain, relief from specific diseases, and better health in general [24]. If any of these proposed mechanisms can be supported by evidence, manual therapists will be able to offer to patients a coherent rationale for applying SM. ...
Finding Immediate Pain Relief Download Article 1 Apply a hot and a cold compress to the sore area. To try “heat and cold” therapy, place a hot compress onto the part of your neck that’s tight and inflamed—leave it on that spot for 15-20 minutes. Then, place an ice pack on th...