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How long does a pulled muscle in neck take to heal
A 36-year-old member asked:

Dr. Bernard Bach Jranswered
Orthopedic Surgery 43 years experience
2-4 weeks.: If it's only a muscle strain, then 2-4 weeks should do the trick. Make sure you're icing and doing some neck stretching exercises.
3.9k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Carisa Hinesanswered
Palliative Care 22 years experience
Muscle strain: Depends on the extent of the tear, and how much continued use the muscle is doing. For example, if you're still doing any moderate to heavy lifting, i... Read More
2.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 33-year-old female asked:

Dr. Birendra Tandananswered
Urology 35 years experience
Its not pulled muscle. Try using a humidifier at bedtime and take a OTC cough suppressant for a few days. If you are not better or have fever or phleg... Read More
Answered Feb 04, 2022
A 18-year-old female asked:

Dr. Steve Choianswered
Family Medicine 23 years experience
Yes.: The nerves that control the sensation and strength/movement originate from the cervical spine i.e. neck. So injuries to this area can cause nerve irr... Read More
3.8k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 26-year-old female asked:

Dr. John Goldmananswered
Rheumatology 56 years experience
You might have torto: You migh hav torticolis and the best therapy is an injection at the trigger point. Usually there is a tender location in the neck and that is where ... Read More
1.5k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 41-year-old member asked:

Dr. Edward Hellmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 30 years experience
Possibly: Initially, rest, moist heat, on possibly an anti inflmatory can help. If it is not better within a few days, it may not be a simple pulled muscle and... Read More
3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 36-year-old member asked:

Dr. Tariq Niazianswered
Orthopedic Surgery 44 years experience
Most likely.: Aleve (naproxen) or Ibuprofen to get rid of some discomfort + a Muscle relaxer. Gentle stretching exercises would be beneficial.
If not improving afte... Read More
3.7k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A female asked:

Dr. Carl Spivakanswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 29 years experience
I : I would recommend rest, hot shower and gently stretching your neck. If you do not have any allergies or medical conditions prohibiting anti-inflammat... Read More
5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 31-year-old member asked:

Dr. Mitchell Cohnanswered
Pain Management 36 years experience
A few possibilities: Could be strained muscle or injury, nerve inj., infection, spasm, or vertebral or rib dysfunction.Neck muscles attach to ribs, too, so if a rib is out... Read More
3.5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 22-year-old female asked:

Dr. Douglas Linville IIanswered
Orthopedic Spine Surgery 31 years experience
Radiating neck pain: Pain due to pinched nerve in the neck or upper back bay cause your symptoms. Based upon age, dangerous problems aren't very likely. A disc herniation ... Read More
5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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