A member asked:

Hi. head was turned looking at phone. turned to look up & felt sharp piercing pain in left back side of neck in the middle. no other issue. ideas?

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Dr. David Trettin answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Muscle strain: Sounds like you strained a muscle ( sternocleidomastoid, trapezius ) in your neck. Heat, an NSAID, gentle massage and time should take care of it.... avoid aggravating the muscle while it heals. As always , if symptoms do not improve fairly quickly ( w/in a week or so) see your family physician. Best of Luck!

Answered 5/5/2017

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