Neck pain relief
Icy Hot® Ice + Heat Therapy delivers a cooling sensation to stop pain in its tracks, followed by warming sensations to relax and soothe your sore neck. Choose the application that suits you—including no-mess roll-on, wearable patches, a handy spray, and more.
PRO Massaging Balm
- HSA/FSA
- PRO
- No-Mess
- Balm
- Menthol
- Back Pain Relief
Icy Hot® PRO Pain Relief Massaging Balm delivers fast, targeted relief with two maximum-strength ingredients that work on more pain points.**
PRO No Mess
- PRO
- No-Mess
- Roll On
- Menthol
- Back Pain Relief
Get fast-acting, next-level pain relief** with Icy Hot® PRO No-Mess.
Lidocaine No-Mess Roll On
- No-Mess
- Lidocaine
- Roll On
- Back Pain Relief
The quick-drying, no-mess applicator helps you relieve muscle and joint pain anytime, anywhere.
No-Mess Roll On
- HSA/FSA
- No-Mess
- Original
- Roll On
- Back Pain Relief
- Menthol
Get fast-acting pain relief with Icy Hot® No-Mess Roll On. Roll on powerful pain relief that you can feel working instantly.*
Original Dry Spray
- Original
- Spray
- Menthol
- Back Pain Relief
Spray-on powerful pain relief that you can feel working instantly*.
PRO Dry Spray
- PRO
- Spray
- Menthol
- Back Pain Relief
Get PRO-level pain relief with a formula that dries quickly, works at any angle, and relieves achy muscles and joints.
Original Cream
- Cream
- Original
- Menthol
- Back Pain Relief
Relieve pain with targeted contrast therapy✝.
Advanced Cream
- Advanced
- Cream
- Menthol
- Back Pain Relief
Powerful, fast-acting pain relief through targeted therapy. It includes two maximum-strength pain relievers that work on more pain points**.
Original Balm
- Cream
- Original
- Menthol
- Back Pain Relief
Relieve pain fast with Icy Hot® Balm. It works quickly, penetrating down to your nerves to help you get back in the game.
Arm, Neck And Leg Patch
- HSA/FSA
- Lidocaine
- Patch
- Menthol
Targeted, fast-acting pain relief for your arms, neck, and legs that you can wear for up to eight hours.
Original Patch Variety Pack
- Patch
- Original
- Menthol
- Back Pain Relief
Conquer your comeback with the Icy Hot® Original Patch Variety Pack. It’s made with a comfortable fabric that you can wear for up to eight hours.
FAQs about neck pain relief
How to cure neck pain fast?
Neck pain treatments vary depending on the underlying cause. Pain medications, often NSAIDs, may provide relief. Muscle relaxers, as well as heat treatments, can help relax the neck muscles.1 Always consult with your healthcare provider for treatments advice. Icy Hot® uses warming and cooling sensations to help relax muscles and relieve pain.
How to sleep with neck pain?
If you’ve got neck pain, try to sleep on your back or side and use pillows to keep your head and neck aligned with the rest of your body. Pain killers and muscle relaxers can help you to feel more comfortable, if needed and recommended by a doctor.1 Icy Hot® Nighttime Recovery Pain Relief comes in a no-mess roll-on with a lavender scent to help soothe pain overnight.
How to reduce neck pain naturally?
Some options that may help soothe neck pain without medication include:
- Take a hot shower to help soothe sore muscles, or use a heat pad.
- A physical therapist can give you gentle exercises to improve range of motion.
- Stress reduction, including yoga and meditation can help you to relax and ease tension.1
Can neck pain cause headaches?
Yes, neck pain can be associated with headaches.1
What causes neck pain?
Neck pain can be caused by a range of things including:
- Poor posture
- The natural aging process
- Stress
- Injuries
- Pinched nerve
- Physical strain to the area
Can neck pain cause dizziness?
Neck pain and dizziness can be associated symptoms. Get advice from your doctor if you experience neck pain with dizziness.2
How to relieve a stiff neck?
A stiff neck can be treated in the first instance with over-the-counter medications like pain killers and heat pads. Depending on the cause of your neck pain, your doctor may recommend physical therapist or other medical interventions.1 Icy Hot® is available over-the-counter to help relieve muscle pain and strains.
When to see a doctor for neck pain
If your neck pain is getting in the way of daily life, it's worth checking in with a healthcare provider. And while it's rare, neck pain can sometimes signal something more serious.
Seek urgent medical care if your neck pain:
- Follows an accident or injury
- Comes with headaches, dizziness, fever, chills, or unexplained weight loss
- Involves numbness, tingling, or weakness in your arms or legs
- Affects your bowel or bladder control
- Doesn't improve after a week or with over-the-counter relief 1
Note: Use all products only as directed. Icy Hot products containing counterirritants are indicated for temporary relief of minor aches and pains of muscles and joints associated with: arthritis, simple backache, strains, sprains, bruises. Icy Hot products containing Lidocaine are indicated for the temporary relief of pain. For questions about your specific situation, talk to your healthcare provider for further advice.
Sources
- Cleveland Clinic. Neck pain: causes, symptoms and treatment [Internet]. Cleveland (OH): Cleveland Clinic; 2022 Dec 9 [cited 2026 May 5]. Available from: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/21179-neck-pain#care-and-treatment
- De Hertogh W, et al. Dizziness and neck pain: a perspective on cervicogenic dizziness. Front Neurol [Internet]. 2025 [cited 2026 May 5];16:1545241. Available from: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11956690/