### instruction:
If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patient's description.

### input:
I woke up yesterday morning with my neck primarily hurting to the left side then by yesterday evening it was in the back now I care barely turn my head either way and it is hurting so badly.  I took more Motrin hoping it will ease up some.  Is there anything I can do to help this.   Never have I had pain like this.  Thank you.

### output:

Thanks for choosing Chat Doctor. I understand your concern. Your pain is more likely due to muscle spasm of your neck as a result of poor posture during sleep. It is very painful condition, but it is totally recoverable and is not associated with any serious complications. Following are some of the ways that can help you treat yourself. Stretching: Spasms are best treated with stretching exercises. Massage: You may be able to massage your neck yourself by finding the tight muscles and putting deep pressure on these muscles. You might also get a massage from a friend or therapist. Medicine: You started taking Martin but in addition to painkillers you need to take muscle relaxant too which I mostly prescribe is Mooney (tizanidine) 2-4 mg twice daily for three days. Remeber Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicines (NSAIDs) may cause stomach bleeding and other problems. These risks increase with age. Read the label and take as directed. Do not take for more than 10 days. Ice: Put an ice pack, gel pack, or package of frozen vegetables wrapped in a cloth on your neck every 3 to 4 hours for up to 20 minutes at a time. Moist heat: Sometimes, especially with recurrent spasms, moist heat can help. Moist heat includes heat patches or moist heating pads that you can purchase at most Chat Doctor. 