Painful stiff neck

[Lestat]

So a few times in my life I have slept "wrong" and woken up with a stiff neck where I can't fully turn to one side and I have some pain.

Sunday, I don't remember waking up with a painful neck, but I played volleyball on the beach and after 3 games my neck really hurt. I had my girlfriend massage it some, I stretched, and I played 2 more games.

That night my neck was on fire. Its the right side of my neck. My right trap, my right upper back, my right arm and hand.

This is the most intense its ever been, I am home from work today because it hurts a lot to simply move around.

The last time this happened, I went to my Dr. and got physical therapy and it still took a few weeks to resolve. Right now I just want to get out of this period of acute pain. I've been taking ibuprofin, icing, heating, and generally trying to keep from moving it into uncomfortable positions.

Any have any experience with this and have any home treatments that have worked particularly well? My Dr. isn't in the office for two weeks and I don't really want to go see her substitute. I feel like this should be something I can rectify on my own.

 

[NEO1]

Sounds like you are doing everything short of taking "real" painkillers. The heat therapy should help more than the icing. Sux, I strained a trap a couple weeks ago and experienced a very similar thing. Lots of heat helped me. Try a hot shower.

 

[cindylou]

do you have a fever or a headache?

 

[Cardinal Slin]

too much masterbation my friend, cut down to 4 or 5 times a day but not more, drink plenty of water and increase the amount of electrolytes you consume...

 

[ricco561]

So a few times in my life I have slept "wrong" and woken up with a stiff neck where I can't fully turn to one side and I have some pain.

Sunday, I don't remember waking up with a painful neck, but I played volleyball on the beach and after 3 games my neck really hurt. I had my girlfriend massage it some, I stretched, and I played 2 more games.

That night my neck was on fire. Its the right side of my neck. My right trap, my right upper back, my right arm and hand.

This is the most intense its ever been, I am home from work today because it hurts a lot to simply move around.

The last time this happened, I went to my Dr. and got physical therapy and it still took a few weeks to resolve. Right now I just want to get out of this period of acute pain. I've been taking ibuprofin, icing, heating, and generally trying to keep from moving it into uncomfortable positions.

Any have any experience with this and have any home treatments that have worked particularly well? My Dr. isn't in the office for two weeks and I don't really want to go see her substitute. I feel like this should be something I can rectify on my own.

I've had to deal with that for many years. Physio, chiro, the whole works.
Now I stretch it a lot, do neck strengthening exercises, have a really good pillow and go for massages.
It still bothers me, but I continue to care for it and the flare-ups are less and leas.
Good luck, Bro.

 

[Lestat]

do you have a fever or a headache?

no

 

[Lestat]

too much masterbation my friend, cut down to 4 or 5 times a day but not more, drink plenty of water and increase the amount of electrolytes you consume...

It is my right side, and I do jerk with my right, but I also use the right for the fucking mouse and work and trackball at home, but the jerking certainly is more vigorous. Why would that hurt me now though, been doing it for 17+ years!

 

[Lestat]

I've had to deal with that for many years. Physio, chiro, the whole works.
Now I stretch it a lot, do neck strengthening exercises, have a really good pillow and go for massages.
It still bothers me, but I continue to care for it and the flare-ups are less and leas.
Good luck, Bro.

sounds like we are in the same boat. This is the 3rd time where I'd say it was "bad" and its been stiff without the sharp pain dozens of times.

 

[bigmann245]

stop sucking cock, that shit wasnt meant for men bro....

 

[Smurfy]

So a few times in my life I have slept "wrong" and woken up with a stiff neck where I can't fully turn to one side and I have some pain.

Sunday, I don't remember waking up with a painful neck, but I played volleyball on the beach and after 3 games my neck really hurt. I had my girlfriend massage it some, I stretched, and I played 2 more games.

That night my neck was on fire. Its the right side of my neck. My right trap, my right upper back, my right arm and hand.

This is the most intense its ever been, I am home from work today because it hurts a lot to simply move around.

The last time this happened, I went to my Dr. and got physical therapy and it still took a few weeks to resolve. Right now I just want to get out of this period of acute pain. I've been taking ibuprofin, icing, heating, and generally trying to keep from moving it into uncomfortable positions.

Any have any experience with this and have any home treatments that have worked particularly well? My Dr. isn't in the office for two weeks and I don't really want to go see her substitute. I feel like this should be something I can rectify on my own.

B - remember recently when I posted a thread of the exact same nature (mid-June)? Well I ended up going to my ortho doc and getting some PT twice a week for 4 weeks. that PT really helped and they also did some deep tissue massage to work the knot out that i had. you likely are having muscle spasm and the muscle needs to be worked out and relaxed. it takes some time though. took me weeks before i wass feeling sort of normal and without any irritation or pain.

i dont ever want that again though cuz like you say, any slight movement fucking hurts like hell!

 

[Smurfy]

oh! the other thing i forgot to mention is that my doc gave me a script for hmmmm i forget what it was. crap. damnit if i remember i will tell you (not pain pills BTW, something else). it was a pack - OH! i remember, prednisone. it totally helped by reducing the swelling in there. it came in like a 5 day pack and it helped tremendously.

 

[Raptorex]

fayag

 

[drsketch]

once in while i get a crick in my neck, i found the only thing that helps me is a heating pad and sleep

 

[EZ_E]

I think posting some more pics of those bikini-clad chicks would make you feel better.

I know it would make me feel better....

 

[Lestat]

B - remember recently when I posted a thread of the exact same nature (mid-June)? Well I ended up going to my ortho doc and getting some PT twice a week for 4 weeks. that PT really helped and they also did some deep tissue massage to work the knot out that i had. you likely are having muscle spasm and the muscle needs to be worked out and relaxed. it takes some time though. took me weeks before i wass feeling sort of normal and without any irritation or pain.

i dont ever want that again though cuz like you say, any slight movement fucking hurts like hell!

I'm in that hell agaiN! Its a lot easier to talk about it to others who are having it than to go through it first hand!!

 

[gotmilk]

Time to change pillows...

 

[Lestat]

Time to change pillows...

I think I did sleep "wrong" on it, but I have 4 pillows, 2 of one kind and 2 of the other, the 2 soft thinner ones are perfect for me. The night before I, I had slept with my GF, so I was in a different sleeping position (you know how chicks love to cuddle, makes 'em feel close and what not). So I think that could have contributed.

 

[ricco561]

I think I did sleep "wrong" on it, but I have 4 pillows, 2 of one kind and 2 of the other, the 2 soft thinner ones are perfect for me. The night before I, I had slept with my GF, so I was in a different sleeping position (you know how chicks love to cuddle, makes 'em feel close and what not). So I think that could have contributed.

I just look at it as a cross to bear for being devilishly handsome.

 

[Lestat]

I just look at it as a cross to bear for being devilishly handsome.

good way to look at it

 

[canadianhitman]

Forget regular therapy...takes forever to get any results.

You need active release: it hurts like hell but you'll have huge improvement after only one session, and might even be fully cured after one...if not two sessions.

However, you MUST make sure the person doing it is certified. Use this site to find a practitioner: Active Release Techniques®

 

[Cardinal Slin]

It is my right side, and I do jerk with my right, but I also use the right for the fucking mouse and work and trackball at home, but the jerking certainly is more vigorous. Why would that hurt me now though, been doing it for 17+ years!

Well basically a tablespoon of semen contains approximately six calories but that's not the issue right there. Semen also contain protein but that's not the issue there either. What the problem is, is the fact that sperm also contains all kinds of chemicals and minerals, including sugar, calcium, chlorine, magnesium, nitrogen, vitamin B12, and zinc. Now during the first years of masterbation there isnt an issue as the body is strong but as you grow older, drink alcohol and undertake physical activities, your body loses vital micronutrients. Wanking extensively adds to this depletion and you end up having a sore neck, complaining about it and making a post on it

 

[mustang_00]

whatever you do. don't try and pop it. hot compress for 15 minutes then cold for 15 minutes... do that for atleast an hour. you're gonna be feeling it for a few days regardless of any "miracle" cure. not sure if you're into the pain killer route but ibpro at 400mg (take two) will help. if you have a hot tub USE IT. try rolling your shoulders in a hot shower with the water at your neck. i feel for you bro. that's only happened to me once but it fucking SUCKED!!!!

 

[ceo]

I strained my left trap the other day in the gym trying to compensate on an exercise. I was feeling a little weak due to not having eaten enough prior. Anyway, that night I could barely sleep and was waking up every hour or so from the pain. 800 mg ibuprofen gave some relief.

The next day it was still very painful, but got a bit better as the day progressed (moving around a bit warms the muscles and it felt better). That night it hurt again, but not as bad and I was able to sleep fine. It has been 5 days now and I've been back in the gym since (haven't worked back yet, I'm going to give that another couple days), but it hasn't bothered me really. I can still feel some pain if I stretch it.

My recovery abilities are pretty good though, due to the lifting, stretching and large quantities of food and supplements (no joose) that I consume.

For the average person, it can take up to 4-6 weeks to heal. Treatment is R.I.C.E.

I believe rest to be the largest factor in treatment, and personally I prefer not to ice/compress, but just to be somewhat active to allow blood to flow and warm the muscle as it hurts less. Very light stretching and plenty of non-weighted movement/motion are effective for me. Keep the nutrients coming in (eat plenty and take vitamins), and drink plenty of water. If you are having spasms, you could get a muscle relaxant prescribed.

Good luck Brian!

 

[lartinos]

hot shower and slowly stretch for awhile. icing helps as well, but keep the stretching to when it's warmed up.