I was in the pool and my friend got on my shoulders and he fell front ward and my neck got yanck under the water with him on top and it started hurting on the right side of my neck but not like excruciating pain. So the latter today I pick my brother up on my right side not remembering I hurt my neck and right away It felt like it craked so I throw him off my shoulders and it hurts really bad, do you think I just pulled a muscle, or should I see the doctor
Hi, thank-you for providing the brief history of you. A thorough neuromuscular assessment is advised. As you had a neck injury it is always recommended to have a clinical assessment and also an MRI if needed. Post the injury after 2 days if the pain is high then it could be a matter to look for. As most Injury respond with swelling if muscular but if it is pinched nerve than there will be only pain with no swelling. Taking an MRI will help us understand better the scene and allow the further course of actionUsually patients required physical therapy like therapeutic ultrasound therapy and TENS therapy along with neck and shoulder muscle Strengthening exercises. In my clinical practice such cases are of pinched nerve and respond well to physical therapy. With 7-10 days of physical therapy improvement is notice Chat Doctor. 