Question 1

woke up with crick (stiffness & sore) neck & shoulder. have no illness, temp, or swelling. what can i do to make it better & prevent in future?

Accepted Answer

Try this : These usually get better with nsaids, gentle stretching, and alternating ice / heat packs. Get a good cervical pillow. If symptoms are not improving see your doctor.

Question 2

neck ache what causes it and how to get rid of it ?

Accepted Answer

Sore Muscles: Our heads are heavy! its our neck muscles' job to support it &they can get sore from holding your head in a position all day. Ex. Studying, working over head, sleeping in an odd position. Osteopathic doctors (D.O.) can do treatments to help realign your neck (& rest of your body) & muscles. You may be holding your neck in a certain position to compensate for a misalignment elsewhere. See your dr.

Question 3

is it bad to have a sore neck from coughing?

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Depends......: Coughing can lead to musculoskeletal pain including neck discomfort from muscle strain/sprain. Once the cough resolves, the neck pain should also resolve so see your doctor for diagnosis and treatment of the cough.

Question 4

headache and sore neck all day?

Accepted Answer

Sore Neck & Headache: Causes of headache and sore neck include: poor neck posture, tension headaches, meningitis, neck arthritis, sinusitis, influenza, chronic gum chewing, sore throat.  See your doctor for a diagnosis and treatment.

Question 5

how do i know if my sore neck is meningitis?

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Very unlikely: If you are horribly ill, confused, disoriented, and/or have  a severe headache or high fever, you might have meningitis. Nobody with meningitis is likely to have sore neck as the main or only symptom.

Question 6

are otc tens machines ok to use for sore neck and back?

Accepted Answer

Depends: on if they are effective. TENS machine have less adverse effects and when effective are relatively safe when used as instructed

Question 7

what would doctors do to take care of a stiff/sore neck?

Accepted Answer

Posture: You may want to try applying moist heat to your neck 2-3 times per day and start a short course of anti-inflammatory such as advil or aleve (naproxen).  Make sure you have a good lumbar support if you sit in a chair several hours per day.  This will help with posture and will reduce stress on the neck.  If pain lasts greater than 2 weeks or worsens i recommend seeing your doctor.

Question 8

could you tell me ways to sleep when you have a sore neck?

Accepted Answer

Sore neck: Try a rolled up towel under neck or a cervical pillow.

Question 9

first time getting massage sore neck after dull neck pains on an off it's day 3? help?

Accepted Answer

Muscle spasms?: I am not sure what your question is, however if you've been having some neck pains and have no numbness or weakness in the upper extremities then it's likely a muscle spasm. Massage should help. You can also do some gentle exercises. Try ibuprofen.

Question 10

also because of waking up with sore neck on friday i kept on getting random headaches why?

Accepted Answer

CervicogenicHeadache: Most headache disorders are accompanied occasionally, and sometimes frequently, by neck pain. Conversely, most disorders related to anatomic disturbances of the cervical spine have an element of headache associated with them. See your PCP for evaluation, diagnosis and treatment. Good luck.

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Woke up with crick (stiffness & sore) neck & shoulder. have no illness, temp, or swelling. what can i do to make it better & prevent in future?

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Neck ache what causes it and how to get rid of it ?

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Is it bad to have a sore neck from coughing?

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Headache and sore neck all day?

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How do i know if my sore neck is meningitis?

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Are otc tens machines ok to use for sore neck and back?

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What would doctors do to take care of a stiff/sore neck?

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Could you tell me ways to sleep when you have a sore neck?

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First time getting massage sore neck after dull neck pains on an off it's day 3? help?

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Also because of waking up with sore neck on friday i kept on getting random headaches why?

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