El Presidente Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Somehow I managed to pull my neck muscle yesterday. It wasn't that bad. Hopping in the car this morning aggravated it no end and 5 minutes into the drive i had to turn around as I couldn't move my head. I will get to a physio when I can hop in a car but any advice from those that have had this before. My first time.....and it certainly is not fun My apologies to those I had arranged to catch up on the phone and in person today. Right now I don't think I will be able to manage it. All advice welcome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corylax18 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Tiger Balm! It will melt your pain right away. Truly amazing stuff. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalibratecuba Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 There has to be a doctor or two in the house. Until then..I second Tiger Balm, both hot and cold. Alternating between hot and cool compresses will help. I typically take Naproxen for things like this too.When my neck muscle lock up I usually try to stretch into the pain bad much as possible and then the opposing direction. I'm not a doctor, don't hold me liable. I hope we can cause some relief. Two more things in combination work, when all else fails, booze and a loving woman.Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Islandboy Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 I’ve got 3 words for you: Active Release Technique, otherwise known as A.R.T. If you can find a good therapist specializing in this in your area, I highly recommend it. This will address the cause of the problem, not the effect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
earthson Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Fifty-something years old and this is your first neckpull!? Highly recommend arnica homeopathic medicine (both pills and salve). Beyond that, try laying on your back on a flat, firm floor and practice relaxing. I can usually get some small joint cracking when I do this right and it often loosens up my neck. Feel better! And don't cough, cuz that hurts like a mf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitzy Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Rob follow this video. I had neck issues and this video helped a ton. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cigaraholic Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Cigar....rum....and a mussel relaxer... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stogieluver Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Rob, take it from someone who knows. The absolute worst thing you can do for a pulled muscle is to coddle it. I promise you this works. Work the hell out of it. Whatever movement makes it hurt, do that over & over & over. It will hurt like hell at first but it will get easier as you work it. It will help to apply heat before you make those movements, & doing it under a hot shower works even better. Take some Advil to help ease the pain. But above all else, work the hell out of it & you will get over much more quickly. The key is to make that muscle contract & then totally relax, the more repetitions you can stand, the better. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NotLawReview Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Cannabis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay8354 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 First, put a cold compress on it to help with any inflammation and swelling. This will also help with any bruising you might have with the muscles. Then taking an anti-inflammatory pain killer like voltaren rapid. This will help with pain management. After the pain meds has kicked in, if you can manage it, put a hot compress to loosen the muscle. You need to do this before the pain meds wears off. Otherwise, the muscle is still stiff and sore. It needs to loosen up for the pain to lessen. Find a good physio to help with the cause and root of the problem. Then go to a good masseur to work out any remaining kinks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 Cheers all. I have a physio coming over this afternoon. It is taking 5 minute to sit down so driving anywhere is out of the question. 25 odd years of Rugby and this is the first neck tear that I have had ......hopping into the jeep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay8354 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 If you are desperate or broke, you could always go with @Fuzz method of loosening the neck muscles. It is almost like a blend of demonic possession with the head spinning, killer clowns and choke your neck like in the movies. @Fuzz - put a video for everyone to see and comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firebender Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 I see my acupuncturist for my neck pains. 2 to 4 times and I am good again.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 3 hours ago, jay8354 said: If you are desperate or broke, you could always go with @Fuzz method of loosening the neck muscles. It is almost like a blend of demonic possession with the head spinning, killer clowns and choke your neck like in the movies. @Fuzz - put a video for everyone to see and comment Huh? What are you talking about @jay8354? I just place my hand on my chin, twist my neck rapidly till I hear a crack, then repeat in the opposite direction. A bit shocking for those who have never seen (or heard) me do it before, but it does loosen my neck up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrightonCorgi Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Looks for a specialist who is trained in Graston Technique®. Generally it is chiropractors who are certified. The soft tissue damage will gone in a day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 You just turned 60 and now you can't even look both ways before scooting across the mall without pulling a muscle.... Dr. Chopper called and prescribed a steaming hot cup of harden up, then call him in the morning. Happy Valentine's Day! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OB1 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Age sucks. for me, the cause is usually a muscle in my back that cramps. I get my wife to find the knot in my back (a hard spot in the muscle that feels like a little knot) and press on it so hard that the knot opens up. Pressing the knot is very painful, but That fixes the neck pain pretty much immediately. also, as has been said, stretching and movement is a must. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SloppyJ Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Happens to me all the time. I initially injured it weightlifting with extremely heavy shrugs and overhead presses. It's been a lingering injury ever since. It feels as if it is coming from behind my shoulder blade or at the bottom of my trap muscle. It results in me not being able to turn my head much if any. At least 3x per year it will flare up for no reason. Once, admittedly, I was driving and had to check out this very nice looking lady jogging down the road. Whipped my head around really fast and boom, I was down for a few days. 100% serious. I've been to a chiropractor multiple times, with no luck. I'm still not sure that they're not witch doctors. (Sorry to any chiro members). After giving up on them I finally broke down and went to my normal doctor to get some advice. As I suspected, there's nothing that they can do. I walked out of there with a bottle of pain killers and some muscle relaxers. In my case, my muscle just gets out of whack and spasms. Only thing you can do is wait it out. Sorry man!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted February 14, 2018 Author Share Posted February 14, 2018 I appreciate the advice! Sleeping face down doesn't lend itself to much sleep. the Physio said 3-4 days before I get some free movement back. I can't wait. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dominattorney Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 23 hours ago, Islandboy said: I’ve got 3 words for you: Active Release Technique, otherwise known as A.R.T. If you can find a good therapist specializing in this in your area, I highly recommend it. This will address the cause of the problem, not the effect. I second this, but would also recommend sauna and self massage. Jump in the sauna for 10 minutes, take a cool shower, then back to the sauna for 10 minutes, cool shower, back to the sauna, and call it a day. Should help. It does wonders for me, I hit the sauna once a week for recovery from my 5x weekly weightlifting program. Couldn't handle the workouts without the sauna. I also get a stiff neck/traps, the whole 9 and it melts away the tension. EDIT: Also drink literally twice as much water as you might usually. That goes double for being in the sauna, if you go for 30 minutes, drink an extra liter just for that, but generally, a muscle cramp can be the result of dehydration (not a diagnosis, but an observation, generally). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grizzlee Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 On 2/13/2018 at 5:47 PM, cigaraholic said: Cigar....rum....and a mussel relaxer. There's a smart-ass in every bunch and I'll play the part this time.....I just can't stop picturing Rob with a cigar, a rum, and a bucket of bivalves; trying to get those mussels to relax hoping to ease his neck pain. I'm expecting a beating on this one...so let it begin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaclub Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Find a good sports chiropractor to do Active Release Techniques or Graston as a few others mentioned. You’ll find most sports chiros are certified in A.R.T. They will also be able to determine the underlying cause. Most soft tissue / myofascial spasm resolves fairly quickly with these techniques. However if there is some mechanical joint dysfunction or pinched nerve component it may take a little longer. If you have some old rugby injuries Rob, I suspect the latter. Intermittent hot and cold should help at home. All the best. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smokin_Safari Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 "Active Release Technique" = "Happy Ending"??? If you had an R8 and not a Jeep, wouldn't have happened mate. Just rest.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilzc Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 There is a cheap papaya extract enzyme called... papain, they help inflammation. Also get some warm packs to sooth and relax the spasms Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warren Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 Try some Rapigel, it's better than Tiger Balm and has a cool sensation rather than the heat. It is meant for horses and dogs but it was suggested to my mother by a nurse. You can get it from Chemist warehouse. I tried it and it's amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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