I woke up about six weeks ago with a strained neck. It got better with rest and muscle relaxers but I did some pressure washing recently and now my neck hurts ten times worse than before. I can't look up at all and looking to the left hurts horribly but this time it also hurts to swallow on my right side. It is not a sore throat the muscles hurt. Started back on muscle relaxers and anti inflammatory meds last night but have no relief. Worried I might have something seriously wrong. Why would it hurt to swallow from a strained neck?