ImThatGirl Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Ouuuuuuuuccccchhhh! My "bf" and I were wrestling yesterday. All the sudden, I felt a bolting pain in my neck. I'm sure it's a pulled muscle or pinched nerve. It feels worse than the neck pain I've experienced from car accidents. What is the best at home remedies for healing? I have anti inflammatory's so I took one of them. I'm sitting at my desk, attempting to work but the pain is terrible! Any suggestions for getting through the day? Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Stretching, a warm bath. I use this stuff and it works very well too: link removed If it does not get any better in a week or so be sure to tell your doctor. Link to comment
ImThatGirl Posted January 4, 2007 Author Share Posted January 4, 2007 Thank you BellaDonna. Can that be purchased at the pharmacy? I took an anti inflammatory. I've been stretching a bit for the past few minutes. And plan to take a bath as soon as I get home. Stupid wrestling! Link to comment
kermit Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Epsom salt bath? But really, this seems like something that you shouldn't be enduring. See a doctor or chiropractor at lunch. Pain is a sign you should be stopping, not continuing. Link to comment
BellaDonna Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Some pharmacies may have it if they have a section of herbal remedies. In my state, I have only found in "natural" "organic" or "whole foods" stores. It's usually no more than $8 USD a tube and a little goes a long way. Link to comment
Xenkenny Posted January 4, 2007 Share Posted January 4, 2007 Fill a long sock with raw (hard) rice, then tie a knot at the opening of it. Put it in the microwave until it's hot. Then put it around your neck. Link to comment
ImThatGirl Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 Great idea Kenny! I used to have a heating pad like that (made with cloth.) Hhhmmm - now - do i have any rice? Thank you! Link to comment
Tag Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Stupid wrestling! I got hurt pretty bad while wrestling one of my past BFs as well. It's a dangerous sport! Hope it's nothing serious and that you feel better soon. Link to comment
caro33 Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 This could also be your back, with referred pain. A trained professional would be best to diagnose. However, my advice is: - Keep moving around, don't lie down for too long unless you are using kenny's rice sock technique. - Stretch gently, but do not roll your head backward. Take one arm and lift it so the inside of your elbow is near your nose, and grasp the back of your head with that hand. Use your arm to very gently pull down on your head, at a slight tilt toward the lifted arm. - Go to a chiro or physio anyway if the pain persists. My husband is an actual wrestler and when his neck or back are stuffed the chiro is what he swears by. Personally I am not a chiro believer, and revert only to reasonably strong painkillers (ibuprofen with codeine). Link to comment
arwen Posted January 5, 2007 Share Posted January 5, 2007 Is this digitally contagious or what? I just sat down a minute ago and somehow pulled a muscle in my back, near my neck on the right side. OMG I have never had it THIS bad. Every movement hurts, even sitting still hurts. So I am up for the rice sock!!! Thanks for the exercise Caro, and I'thatgirl... I know how you feel!!! Link to comment
ImThatGirl Posted January 5, 2007 Author Share Posted January 5, 2007 I'm glad this thread was useful to you Arwen! I'm feeling a bit better I think. Or is it just that I've learned not to turn my head too far to the right???!! Link to comment
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