I sneezed and suddenly felt stiffness and pain in neck and back. should i see a doctor or let it heal with time? it has been a week and is better but not fully. no arm or numbness. i'm sure i sprained or pulled something when sneezed and still sore.

Time can heal: It sounds like the sneeze clearly strained something & started the pain, & the fact that it is improving is a good sign. If you continue to improve slowly but surely & continue to have normal strength in arms & hands without numbness it is reasonable to give more time. Ice alternating with heat to neck, anti inflammatories, & gentle stretching of the muscles can help. If worse see Dr