I think I strained my neck! Help!!

[Anonymous]

I woke up today with a little pain in the right side of my neck, like when you sleep wrong. It wasn't bothering me, so I tried moving my neck to the opposite direction and I heard something, it wasn't a scary loud noise, it was small, then when I moved my neck to the right side again...it hurt like hell. If I move my neck to the right, it hurts so much, even it its a little, it hurts. If I moved it slowly over and over again, the pain starts to subside but then it comes back, if I don't do anything.

Is this something I should be worry about?

What can I do to get rid of the pain?

How long does it take before the pain goes away completely?

[Reverie]

Hot showers help. Rest, maybe try and see if you can get one of those hot "neck pillows" (I have no idea what those are called)

It happened to me once, took a few days to pass

It should be fine, but if it doesn't get better in the next few days go see a doctor or something (just to be on the safe side)

[martyfellow]

You may have injured one of the neck discs. Various treatments work for this, but it's delicate, so see a doctor if this doesn't go away within 24-48 hours

[Zuyole]

Ah, that happened to once. It kills. It should go away by itself, though, so don't worry. When it happened to me, I just tried light exercises around the neck. I tried massaging it, too. I also put soft cushions under my neck to help me sleep better. Try it and see if it help you. :)

[Longshot]

Could be a small muscle strain. Ibuprofen (like Advil) will reduce any pain. If you don't feel better in a few days see your doctor.

[Ezmotts]

This happens a lot to me. Don't worry, it'll go away in a week.

[Anonymous]

i would see a doctor, just in case.