pain the neck!

sanura

hey everyone!
having a pretty crappy day here. I pulled a muscle in my neck in my sleep last night, so I've spent the day resting and using a heating pad. I would like to know what you do for a pulled muscle? any helpful tips would be appreciated!

schaapj2

I'm currently on work restriction for neck and shoulder strain.....nothing helps a ton but this regiment helps me from being in unbelievable pain:

1. 800-1000 mg Ibuprofen (dont do this frequently...not so hot on your liver)
2. hot shower
3. Self massage (since I am alone and live alone and my cats can't seem to find the right spot when THEY give me massages )
4. Heating pad or ice pack.....whichever feels better
5. Rest rest rest
6. Low key lower body cardio....those endorphins seem to loosen everything up
7. Lots of water!

modernfemme

In the neck, i do big and slow neck rolls for a few minutes and then just take it easy, take a bubble bath or something with some Epson salt.

sanura

thanks, I appreciate it!

WindmillSong

I just pulled a muscle in my neck this week too-my fault for doing a certain lift, with too much weights. I haven't been to a chiropractor (and, not sure how you feel about them..) since I was pregnant with my 9 year old, but I had to go this time-it was severe. It actually did help, and of course, he gave me a list of stretches to do (same stretches that were in the video I was doing-P90X)

sanura

I've never been to a chiropractor before, but maybe I will, seems so much better today, I'll see what it's like tomorrow.