What should I do if I’ve strained a muscle in my neck?
Disease description:
After stretching lazily, I twisted my neck and suddenly felt a muscle strain. Now my head is tilted to one side and cannot be moved—any movement causes pain. What should I do for this neck muscle strain?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Lin Yunfei
Symptoms can be relieved through rest and other measures. For severe pain, place a soft pillow behind the affected area or use a memory foam pillow designed to support the neck. After muscle strain, localized muscle congestion and edema occur, causing discomfort; resting in bed and providing support to the soft tissues can help alleviate pain. Apply cold compresses within the first 24 hours to reduce swelling; after 24 hours, switch to heat therapy.
