Why am I experiencing severe shooting pains on the right side of my neck with a crooked appearance?

Question

Hello doctor,

I have been experiencing severe shooting pains on the right side of my neck, and I have noticed that my neck appears somewhat crooked. The neck pain started yesterday, and it has worsened today, particularly after sleeping. While I suspect it may be related to my sleeping position, I am somewhat concerned about the crooked appearance of my neck and the intense shooting pains I experience when moving in certain ways. Kindly help.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

Thank you for your query.

I have reviewed your symptoms, and it is possible that this pain could be related to your posture. Here are some recommendations to help alleviate the pain:

Avoid using a pillow for a few days to see if it improves your symptoms.
Start performing isometric neck exercises. Place your right hand on your forehead and try to move your head forward while resisting the movement with your hand. Repeat this exercise 20 times, twice daily.
Perform the same type of exercise but with your hand placed at the back of your head, resisting backward movement. Repeat this exercise 20 times, twice daily.
Perform side self-stretching of your neck. Repeat this exercise 15 times, twice daily.
Engage in active side rotation movements of your neck and head, performing 10 repetitions on each side.
Stand in front of a mirror and try to maintain proper alignment of your neck and shoulders.
Perform head-forward movements while keeping your neck and shoulders fixed. Repeat this exercise 20 times.

I hope I have addressed your concerns. Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions.

Thank you.