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Pulled a muscle in my neck. how can i make it stop hurting?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

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NSAIDs : Try taking a NSAID , use heat packs. If not better a muscle relaxant and gentle massage can be helpful.

Dr Jacobson agreed

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

Pulled a muscle in my neck. how can i make it stop hurting?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. David Trettin answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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