ouch!

[teamcool]

Was doin boxin training 2day, and when on the punchbags ive pulled a muscle in my neck and cant move it. It is extremely painful but i cant just rest it as i have to do coursewrk on the computer. any suggestions how to help it? thanks in advance :p

[FP]

Hold a pack of Frozen Peas on the pulled muscle for 10 minutes to reduce the swelling and ease the pain..  That's what physios do and it works.  Take ibuprufen which will also reduce the swelling.

Easy for me to say, but you should rest it for a day or two and not work at a computer (which is about the worse thing you can do).  If you do use a computer make sure your back is well supported right up to your shoulders and sit very straight.

[dealer246]

so its not bd enough to stop you using ur pc then uh

[Corkyb]

Would you consider using alternative health suppliments? The reason for asking is that 'Devil's Claw' is a very effective natural anti inflammatory.
Have a look at this link www.organicfood.co.uk/vms/devilsclaw.html

There are also lots of other results on Google if you search for 'Devil's Claw'.

I have used it with great success in the past for a frozen shoulder.

[Corkyb]

Sorry the link didn't work.

www.organicfood.co.uk/vms/devilsclaw.html

[Marvin84]

Go to the local physio, they should be able to help.....

[lindapinda]

 

You could try iboprufen in gel form,ibuleve I think it's called.You can apply it directly to the muscle area.