I'm hoping there's a doctor in the house...lol...I've had a stiff, sore neck for over a month now. It's hard to sleep at night for the discomfort. When I have to turn my neck, I have to turn my whole body. I've tried cold packs, pain relievers, heat, you name it. Nothing seems to help. HELP!!!
2007-03-24 22:10:32 · 8 answers · asked by Safaia 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Yes, well it might well be a pinched nerve, but where? I have many patients who are computer workers, holding their arms up at desk level for the whole day without letting them down. This can cause the muscles of the shoulder and back (rotator cuff) area to stiffen, and prevent the circulation from removing waste products (caused by use) from the muscle tissue. The toxins build up, and the muscle stops working. There are twelve muscles which attach to the head through the neck, and it could be any of these.
Solution -
Get a massage of the neck and shoulders. Either by a professional (best) or a friend who know how. Failing that, simple exercises are to flail your arms around, high as you can, singly or together (but watch the light fitting), stretch your neck forward as far as you can, pushing your chin forward (not up) and release. Clutch your fingers of both hands together, like in your lap, turn them outwards, push outward and then up, stretch and release. I hope I'm making some sort of sense here! Try those for a start. You could also grasp yopr skull from behind, and with your thumbs, put pressure on the edge of the skull where the tendons attach, especially where there is a sore spot. Putting pressure on the tendons helps the muscle stretch, taking the pressure off the head.
Give that a go, and see how you fare.
2007-03-24 22:27:23 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a Dr for tests. They will probably order X-rays as well as a MRI on your neck to make sure there is no bone or nerve damage. If it's muscular they will probably prescribe some muscle relaxers as well as physical therapy. You have to try to move the neck even though it hurts but I wouldn't do that until you have seen a Dr to rule out nerve or bone damage. Hope you feel better soon.
2007-03-25 00:07:37 · answer #2 · answered by Turtle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is something that even a chiropractor wouldn't touch without a MRI or a CAT scan because of the serious complications that are involved. So, it goes without saying that getting serious massages could injure it further without knowing it.
See your doctor first, let him be the judge of what the problem is. It could be a pinched nerve or a damaged vertebra, to a bulging disc.
2007-03-24 23:29:19 · answer #3 · answered by cowboydoc 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe trying changing your pillows in bed. my neck is always sore & I found when I took away my 4 pillows i sleep with and replaced them with 2 brand new ones i had some relief..somewhat. But, best thing is to go see a doctor !
Hope you feel better !
2007-03-24 22:21:49 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Is there a doctor in the-"
"I came as soon as I could!!!"
-Futurama
All jokes aside, if there's no other symptoms then its probably just muscle stiffness, especially if you do a lot of work lifting stuff (overworking your trapezius muscle), but if there are other symptoms then its probably a neurological disorder. Get to a doctor, he/she'll know what to look for.
2007-03-24 22:21:49 · answer #5 · answered by teejay_mc 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like you need to see a doctor or a chiropractor.
You might need medication. If you can take a anti inflammatory medication do so.
You also might need Physical Therapy
2007-03-24 22:16:00 · answer #6 · answered by clcalifornia 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
pinched nerve
2007-03-24 22:14:18 · answer #7 · answered by Jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try Sex, seriously...it worked for me.
2007-03-24 22:14:43 · answer #8 · answered by USAF, Retired 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋