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Kswheels
Member
06-30-2005
| Friday, July 27, 2007 - 5:02 pm
Turned my head to the left. Now the left side of my neck and my left shoulder hurt. BAD! Can't move my head in any direction except right. Anyone know of any quick cures?
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Vee
Member
02-23-2004
| Friday, July 27, 2007 - 5:53 pm
Nice warm cloth...put a towel in a gallon sized ziploc bag and pour very warm/hot water on it. Squeeze out extra water...careful now! Wrap damp hot towel in yet another dry towel and apply to that sore neck. That should ease it considerably. After ten minutes or so, apply a bag of frozen peas or a cool gel pack instead of the warm pack. Continue alternating until your neck feels better, which I hope that it does soon!
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 10:01 am
Acupuncture!
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 10:26 am
Your neck any better today Ryan?
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 10:32 am
i just did acupunture for first time, had 2 treatments and I dont think it did anything to help me
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 10:41 am
I've never had acupuncture, but Colossus has had acupuncture and chiropracty and swears by both of them. I can't stand the thought of anyone messing with the bones in my back. I'm much more of a therapeutic massage girl. Maybe a muscle relaxer would help with the immediate pain, Ryan. Ibuprofin.
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Wargod
Moderator
07-16-2001
| Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 10:45 am
Can I ask a stupid question? Does acupuncture hurt? I don't have much of a problem with the occassional needle, but there's just something about acupuncture that gives me the heebie jeebies!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 11:03 am
Ryan, I have a horrible stiff neck all the time, but I'm older than dirt. And if you got it after a turn, then I'd try the heat and icing remedies first to see if that does the trick. I've had some success (but it doesn't last) with Osteopathic manipulation (not really like chiropractic adjustments) and after one of those my neck/shoulders feel so much better. I hava a script for PT hut haven't made any appts. War, I've wondered about acupuncture, too.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 11:13 am
War, not when they put them in but then he told me to slightly move 4 times evry min and that is when it hurt, kinda stinging, not real bad. he said when you get more used to it it doesnt hurt as much and some ppl even walk around with them in
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 11:15 am
ps, I also dont fully trust this guy, I am going to try another place. he is nice but I just have an inner voice telling me somethin aint right. i think i will be more comfortable when i fully trust the doc...just like a chro, 1st time with someone new and he cant crack my neck cuz i tense up...after a few visits and the trust builds it is easier
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Saturday, July 28, 2007 - 6:59 pm
It's a really super thin needle. Almost thinner than a wire. They tap it in and no, you really don't feel it. Maybe a slight tingly kinda feeling. The hard part is lying really still during treatment, but if the doc is good, you'll be in a quiet, serene room. And yeah, Pamy, trust is everything!!!
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - 7:12 am
My dh had a old injury that caused him loads of grief so he tried the acupuncture. He probably went a total of 7 to 10 times over a 2 month time. Not only did he get relief from the old injury, but he quit smoking for 2 yrs. Now his old injury is acting up again and he is smoking again but he hasn't made another acupuncture appt.
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Tuesday, September 11, 2007 - 8:03 pm
Found out recently that I have arthritis in my neck. Not happy.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 7:06 am
Dang, Mame! Not fun! I feel for you!
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Wednesday, September 12, 2007 - 7:36 pm
Thanks D. My laundry list of ouchies is getting longer by the day. Sigh.
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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 6:53 am
(((Mame)))
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Mameblanche
Member
08-24-2002
| Thursday, September 13, 2007 - 6:53 pm
D. 
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