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i put my hands behind my head to strech and when i did i felt a sharp pain in the base of my neck. now it hurts all the way down in to my shoulders and in my uper chest and up right behind my ear when ever i turn my head. i went to the er but they said it could be about 3 to 4 hours just to get back to see a dr because they were full of people with the that flu cold mix thing going around so i went home. Any clue on how i can stop the pain at home? i have put a heating pad even took some advil but nothing is stopping the pain.
It feels like something is broken but i know that can't be it that's how i know it's a pinched nerve for all those who would ask well how do u know it's a pinched nerve
Well, if the heating pad is giving you no relief you must have done a really bad job on your neck.
Yowch, I know how painful it can be.
I had a pinched nerve recently and it lasted over a month. There isnt really a lot a doctor can do for a pinched nerve. A chiropractor can help relieve it though.
I had to have 3 sessions with a chiropractor before I felt any relief.
By the way, dont bother with a physiotherapist. I went to one out of sheer desperation, and all he did was give me stretching exercises that did NOTHING!
Try ringing your local chiropractor and explaining the situation. They usually reserve some appointments for emergency consultations.
It really does sound like a pinched nerve. I feel really sorry for you. They can be extremely painful. Dont be surprised if you experience some numbness too.
If you are really worried go back to the hospital. As they say, better safe than sorry. But persevere with the heat pad and try some Dencorub/Deep Heat (that stinky stuff athletes rub on their muscles)
All the best - hope you get some relief.
