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I have sprained my neck and im in severe pain, what can cure the strain and what can alleviate the pain?

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Sprain: Try moist heat and an anti inflammatory such as Ibuprofen 400mg twice a day with food. Good Luck

Answered 11/28/2017

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Dr. Julie Abbott answered

Specializes in Preventive Medicine

There are many: nerves, muscles, ligamentous sources of pain in the neck...it is easily strained. Early on neck pain seems to respond better to ice. Use a bag of frozen peas/ice pack; apply 15-20 minutes 3-4 times a day. Later..heat. Stretching/gentle massage may help. Avoid aggravating activity. Try ibuprofen 600 mg 3-4 times daily (with food). If this doesn't help significantly in 3-4 days, see Doc for eval/Rx

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