ARGGGH, mah neck!

[Sorgan]

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 tyelnol/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.

Same thing happened to me when i was sailing in a cramped boat (Although it might have been when we cap-sized and the boom hit me in the back of the neck) but anyways if it is from and uncomfortable position just stretch sit up straight and move you're back a lot should go away. But don't use medicine before going to see a doctor.

[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 tyelnol/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.

Same thing happened to me when i was sailing in a cramped boat (Although it might have been when we cap-sized and the boom hit me in the back of the neck) but anyways if it is from and uncomfortable position just stretch sit up straight and move you're back a lot should go away. But don't use medicine before going to see a doctor.

You can use advil or any other over the counter inflammatory medicine. IN MODERATION of course.

I personally don't think stretching the muscle will help. I've tried that before, and it just prolonged the pain. Strangely, the best time I felt relief was after the next night's rest (where my neck was mostly still for the entire night), so I just limit movement and let my body do the work by itself.

Besides, think about people with spinal problems for example (although that clearly doesn't seem to be the case here for Hydesland). Doctors may have them sitting in some brace of some sort to limit movement. A tear in the muscle fibers, for example, won't heal if you keep stretching the affected muscle and ripping it further.

Therefore, it's my belief that limiting movement is best overall.

[Pure Metal]

i had that a couple of weeks ago from sleeping funny. went away in a couple of days, but it wasn't nice while it lasted.

you could try putting ice on it to soothe things, and ibuprofen might be good cos (iirc) it helps with swellings and things like that.... but i could be wrong

[Dakini]

Try some muscle pain rub stuff and try to avoid turning the way that hurts. You probably slept on it funny. If it's the same or worse tomorrow, pop in to see a doctor.

[Lunatic Goofballs]

What Dakini said. rub some Ben Gay in. Don't rub your balls with that hand. *nod*

[Tarlachia]

What Dakini said. rub some Ben Gay in. Don't rub your balls with that hand. *nod*

Duly noted... lmao

[Mad hatters in jeans]

Get a smaller head you dolt, i mean jeepers! Your body is so thin i'm surprised your head doesn't roll off.

But seriously, it should wear away eventually, if it doesn't maybe you've torn some muscles in your neck, if it's really serious well time to call a medic i think, but keep an eye on them, they can make some real silly errors in hospital.
Med students are dangerous just remember that, and don't ever let them go near your neck. also remember that too.