I think i pulled a muscle in my neck....?!


Question:

I think i pulled a muscle in my neck....?

or maybe i slept on it wrong or something...but anyways, it hurts and i can't like pop it or anything to make if feel any better. what should i do to make it feel better? {i can't take tylenol b/c i'm already on a painkiller for my knee...}

thanks! ♥ katie


Answers:

If you're taking an oral pain killer for the knee, it should circulate around in your bloodstream and find the neck as well. If you woke up with the pain, it's probable you may have slept on it wrong. Don't try popping it as this can potentially cause significant injury if not performed by a trained professional such as a chiropractor. Try putting ice on the neck for 15-20 minutes, and repeat every hour (the first few minutes the ice will probably feel painful, then achy, and eventually numb--the goal is to reach the numbness stage). You can also try massaging the neck to release the tight muscles; it works better if you can have someone else do it for you. If your neck pain persists or gets worse, you ought to see a doctor. Good luck!




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