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What Causes Pain On Left Side Of Neck When I Lay Down?

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Posted on Tue, 6 Jan 2015
Question: I have a sudden pain on the left side of my neck. When I am laying down and I move my head to the right I get a sharp pain on the left side of my neck, and it feels tight kind of like a cramp like a possible pulled muscle. I didn't have neck pain yesterday, what can be the cause,
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
It is MOSTLY muscular spasm of neck muscles

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

After going through your query I concluded that you are having spasm of neck muscle as bending to opposite side cause pain. It may be related to wrong position of neck during sleep.

Treatment of it is rest to neck, analgesic (you are already taking) and muscle relaxant such as thiocholchoside. Vitamin B and C help in recovery. It is advised to not use pillow during sleep or use very thin pillow. You can discuss with your primary Doctor about it.

Hope your query gets answered. If you have any clarification, then please don't hesitate to write to me. I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health

Take care

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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What Causes Pain On Left Side Of Neck When I Lay Down?

Brief Answer: It is MOSTLY muscular spasm of neck muscles Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for your query I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar After going through your query I concluded that you are having spasm of neck muscle as bending to opposite side cause pain. It may be related to wrong position of neck during sleep. Treatment of it is rest to neck, analgesic (you are already taking) and muscle relaxant such as thiocholchoside. Vitamin B and C help in recovery. It is advised to not use pillow during sleep or use very thin pillow. You can discuss with your primary Doctor about it. Hope your query gets answered. If you have any clarification, then please don't hesitate to write to me. I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health Take care