ARGGGH, mah neck!

[Hydesland]

I literally can't turn my neck to the left without experiencing a lot of pain, but turning it to the right is fine, I think it may have something to do with the position I slept in. What can I do? Just wait for it to heal itself? Violently turn my neck to the left to force whatever is causing the pain to go? Help meh plox

[Galloism]

It's probably one of the muscles on the right-hand side of the neck. You need a massage.

[Yootopia]

I literally can't turn my neck to the left without experiencing a lot of pain, but turning it to the right is fine, I think it may have something to do with the position I slept in. What can I do? Just wait for it to heal itself? Violently turn my neck to the left to force whatever is causing the pain to go? Help meh plox

Do a headstand.

[Obvious Pseudonym]

Don't do the violent head-turning thing.

[Buffett and Colbert]

Don't turn it to the left. I don't know what you should do neckst though...

[Tubbsalot]

Yeah, don't do the violent head-turning thing.

I think this is something you're meant to see a chiropractor about, if it doesn't fix itself within a day. One of my friends had something like this (though I can't remember what it was exactly).

[Valipac]

Intentionally turn your head into the pain and hold it as long as possible. If it's just a crick in your neck, it'll go away then. If it's not, well, you probably just made it worse.

[Obvious Pseudonym]

*shoots Buffett and Colbert*

I'd say let it rest for a day and see if it improves.

[Buffett and Colbert]

*shoots Buffett and Colbert*

I'd say let it rest for a day and see if it improves.

*takes a bow

It's all about keeping your head in the game.

[Obvious Pseudonym]

[Ifreann]

Massage, happy ending optional.

[Hydesland]

It's probably one of the muscles on the right-hand side of the neck. You need a massage.

Massaging doesn't seem to help.

[Ifreann]

It's probably one of the muscles on the right-hand side of the neck. You need a massage.

Massaging doesn't seem to help.

Try the happy ending then.

[Hydesland]

Try the happy ending then.

Who says I haven't?

[Tubbsalot]

(yeah, when I said chiropractor, I might have meant masseur. I'm not sure.

anyway good luck with the whole broken neck thing)

[Ifreann]

Try the happy ending then.

Who says I haven't?

Well I'm out of ideas. Get drunk and hope it goes away on its own, I guess.

[Galloism]

(yeah, when I said chiropractor, I might have meant masseur. I'm not sure.

anyway good luck with the whole broken neck thing)

Wait, what?

[Galloism]

It's probably one of the muscles on the right-hand side of the neck. You need a massage.

Massaging doesn't seem to help.

You're not doing the right muscle then. You need to move your neck (slowly) as far to the left as you can stand, then feel around your neck to find the muscle that jumps when you touch it.

That's the one that's troubling you.

[Tubbsalot]

Wait, what?

I'm not sure which one you're meant to go to in this case. I suppose it probably is a muscular problem though so um. Masseur it is.

[Hydesland]

You need to move your neck (slowly) as far to the left as you can stand

I'm too scared

[Dread Lady Nathicana]

Anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen and an ice pack, along with the massage. Good luck - know that hurts like hell.

[Sdaeriji]

Sounds more like a pinched nerve. I'd echo the chiropractor suggestions. You could see a masseuse, but if you don't get your neck realigned, a massage will only provide temporary relief.

Alternatively, you could just suffer for a few days. These things have a way of adjusting themselves after a while. That is, if it's a pinched nerve.

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/pinched-nerve/DS00879

[Sorgan]

Ah, i remember this. When i was young this happened to me when i was sailing in a small cramped boat. Just relax you're muscles and stretch should go away after an hour or so.

[Tarlachia]

I know exactly what you're talking about, Hydesland. I've had the exact same problem before and yes, you're correct. It usually is related to sleeping position, or something more serious, like whiplash from an accident, etc.

The best thing you can do is let it rest as best as possible, and limit the use of the neck muscle(s) in question. An ice pack and some tylenol/advil/ibuprofen should help as well.

Click this link here to read up some more on neck pain and what to do.

Best of luck.

[No Names Left Damn It]

I literally can't turn my neck to the left without experiencing a lot of pain, but turning it to the right is fine, I think it may have something to do with the position I slept in. What can I do? Just wait for it to heal itself? Violently turn my neck to the left to force whatever is causing the pain to go? Help meh plox

Turn your neck really slowly to the left, as far as it can go, as many times as you can bear. Rest for a bit then repeat.