Bad Neck Pain - Ruining my day and mood.

VasiliyZaitzev · 2019-02-04T21:05:16+00:00

Sounds like a pinched nerve, although Im not a doctor unless you count "love doctor".

If it is a pinched nerve that sux, because they have to heal on their own.

If it's not better by tomorrow (or at least significantly so), go see a doctor for some intense drugs, enough to last a month.

monsieurhire2 · 2019-02-05T01:57:17+00:00

DISCLAIMER: Me not doctor. Me layperson.

Anywho, you may have cervical vertabrae out of alignment referring pain. This comes from lack of awareness of proper neck posture, and repetitive stress activities, like text neck. What happens, they get out of alignment and stop doing their job of supporting your head properly, and then the muscles pick up the slack and then get tight and form knots, which then causes a chain reaction that reduces mobility until you start to notice. Sudden movements can tear the knotted muscles. Maybe.

Anyway, you have to be aware. First sign of loss of mobility, start working on mobility. It's hygiene.

If you are having acute pain and loss of mobility, you may need to see...

... a chiropractor!

However, many are quacks. Go see a reputable one that works with medical doctors and or physical therapists. They will loosen up your neck muscles, then reset your vertabrae, then prescribe some exercises that are rehabilitating and preventative.

Hope this helps. Good luck.

BrodinsOats · 2019-02-05T00:10:58+00:00

I’ve been dealing with chronic neck issues for a while now. So you have my condolences, I know it’s really shitty.

Your nervous system is freaking out, locking up your neck and sending pain signals to make sure you keep it safe. You need to give it some rest and let it calm down. Then reintroduce controlled movement as tolerated.

You might be best taking off from work early and getting some rest. A hot shower, warm compress, and getting to bed early would do you well. Do whatever you like to wind down and relax. Try to avoid TV, phone, and computer screens, they can be too stimulating.

To really assess and work on resolving the issue I recommend seeing a physical therapist who is certified by Functional Range Seminars (FRS) for their FRA, FRC, and FR manual release certifications.

chasethebanks · 2019-02-04T20:20:31+00:00

Mix ibuprofen with acetaminophen. It will reduce a lot more of the pain and actually do something about the swelling.

If the pain continues to be unbearable, see a doctor.

SalporinRP · 2019-02-04T21:49:10+00:00

If it's really so unbearable that you can't do anything at work then take the rest of the day off and go to the Doctor...

Jesus Christ the state of this sub...

[deleted] · 2019-02-04T23:13:24+00:00

I've pinched neck nerves a couple times. It is the worst fucking shit ever, I take work off, position myself not to far from toilet, drug up and binge TV and movies.

FereallyRed · 2019-02-04T19:42:14+00:00

Is this what we have sunk to as the male species?

Suck it up, buttercup.

BluePillEltonJohn · 2019-02-04T20:35:56+00:00

Have u tried going to a fucking professional?

GideonGrave · 2019-02-04T22:27:36+00:00

Deep tissue massage and ibuprofen.

irukanji123 · 2019-02-04T23:50:38+00:00

Chiropractor or oesteo

humor9268 · 2019-02-05T05:55:30+00:00

Remove it and hang it like a coat for 14.283 hours

Title	Bad Neck Pain - Ruining my day and mood.
Author	Peter_B_Long
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Date	February 4, 2019 7:40 PM UTC (5 years ago)
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