I slept wrong last nite, and all day long today the left side of my neck has been killing me big time......and it feels numb and it really hurts to the point where i cant really move it around too much.... cant go to the doctors right now, its almost midnite, but does anyone know what i could do to help ease the pain tonite? i took motrin and it didnt help, i was looking more into putting a towel on my neck...but in this case, would i use heat or cold? thanks so much.
2007-05-11 16:43:07 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I think you should put a heating pad on your neck. If you don't have one fill a long sock with rice and tie a knot at the end. Place it in the microwave for a few minutes till it gets warm. Place the sock on you neck and relax.
2007-05-11 16:48:48 · answer #1 · answered by Estrella Negra 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask someone to give you a deep shoulder and neck massage. The put heat on it but don't leave it on overnight. The heating pad should be on LOW and leave on no longer than 20 minutes at a time or you could get a deep burn. If you have some type of vibrating electric massager, use this.
Since your neck is numb, you could have pinched a nerve. A good chiropractor can fix this.
2007-05-11 23:53:32 · answer #2 · answered by RBRN 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about a very warm bath with some epsom salts, sometimes thats it helps when a person has been very athletic or just feeling stiff and achey. Wrap up in something warm, sweats a scarf around the neck and socks, getting warm and staying warm for a little while will help on occasion.
2007-05-12 00:15:12 · answer #3 · answered by fieldhouse39 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had this happen to me before when I have pulled muscles in my neck area. I have applied heat to the area. And yes, also tried to stretch it just a little bit.
If this pain gets more severe even in spite of trying the heat then please go to the ER or a walk-in clinic (some are open on weekends) to have this situation evaluated.
2007-05-12 05:47:27 · answer #4 · answered by sokokl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it sounds like u tweaked ur neck out. so like u said motrin is good and so it tylonel and any other pain relievers. maybe some muscle sore cream? other then that i guess u could massage it? if none of that works then either something seriously wrong wit ur neck or u jus have to wade it out.
2007-05-11 23:48:42 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's muscle pain. Put heat on it. Try using a heating pad, or a beanbag-like thing you put in the microwave. If you don't have those, try a warm shower. Good Luck
2007-05-11 23:47:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good idea. Use hot. And you can take three Motrin (short term) with no problem. 600 mg is how much the doctor would subscribe.
2007-05-11 23:48:05 · answer #7 · answered by GoodGuy53 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Move it quick. I know. I know. It hurts but work thru the pain. Each time you move it thru the spot the hurts it will get better. In just a few moments, it will improve. Good luck.
2007-05-11 23:51:48 · answer #8 · answered by Miki M 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the guy who told you to move it even tho it hurts was right. In a hot shower or bath, make yourself move it beyond where it hurts, keep doing it, make it hurt. Then it'll work out fine. If you have someone to rub it, great---they should rub it and pound on it gently and make it hurt. Sorry.
2007-05-12 00:19:09 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
heat it would relax the muscles
if the pain wont go away try icy hot patches it relieves sore muscles
2007-05-11 23:49:14 · answer #10 · answered by Never More!! 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋