Hi guys my hair was pulled with tremendous force last night i was in agnoy for ages, i ad a lump where the hair had been pulled and couldnt even lie on that side of my head all night i had an extreme headache and was so tired i have woken up this morning im still feeling really droppy and the pain is stil there and my neck and legs are stiff is this normal?
2007-02-26 19:15:18 · 3 answers · asked by Susie H 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
It sounds like some real force was used. Did it pull or jerk you neck too? Try putting a cold pack on your head and neck. Take ibuprofen or something. Tomorrow start using some heat and switch off hot and cold.
If the pull was hard enough, you could have strained your legs and neck for sure. Maybe you should go see the doctor or a chiropractor.
2007-02-26 19:26:49 · answer #1 · answered by Susan M 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See a chiropractor and massage therapist.
Much pain is from muscles below is an example of what may help (based on headaches).
Begin with a couple swigs of molasses or a couple of bananas daily - magnesium (which regulates many things in the body) and potassium (a needed building block for muscles).
Drink at least 1/2 gallons of water per day. Running a body low on water is like running a car low on oil is the analogy the head of neurology at UCDavis told my husband about 10 years ago.
Now to the cause - muscles - your back, neck shoulders and head have tender spots. They are knots in the fibers of the muscles called trigger points. It makes the muscles tight which makes them press on nerves and other things causing the pain.
The cure - start with a professional massage, you will also want to go back over any place you can get to 6-12 times per session up to 6 times per day rubbing (or lightly scratching on your head) every where that is tender until the knots go away. The place where the skull connects to the spine press up under the edge of the skull (to get to those muscles).
For more information read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies. It teaches what to do and where the pain comes from.
2007-02-28 21:28:50 · answer #2 · answered by Keko 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, sounds like you were hurt and your body is reacting to it. Have you taken any pain reliever?
You might try Tylenol rapid release or Advil. Also try taking a nice relaxing warm bath or warm shower to help with body aches.
If it does not feel better or go fully away you may need to see a doctor.
2007-02-27 03:24:17 · answer #3 · answered by vhneu 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋