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I think i pulled a muscle in my neck from picking my son up. it is stiff and sore on left side can't move head to left and right. what can i do 4 it?

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Dr. Nina Hall answered

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Ice, rest, NSAIDS: I agree you may have pulled a muscle. Rest (if possible with a young child) , ice (20 minutes 3 x day), antiinflammatories and/or tylenol (acetaminophen). If does not improve, go see your family physician.

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Answered 6/5/2018

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