back and neck issues

[kmrivers]

My girlfriend is having issues with her neck and back. It started a couple days ago, just light pain. Then she woke up yesterday and had a hard time moving her neck. Today she can't move her back or neck.

We tried Bengay pads. Didn't help. I tried massaging, didn't help. Her back feels like a rock. I told her she needs to relax and do some movements, but she isn't trying too hard.

None of the chiropractors in the area are open now, any suggestions?

Thanks.

 

[BoomerD]

My preferred thing is heat packs for about 15 minutes, followed by ice packs for about 15 minutes. repeat for an hour or so, then give the parts affected a break, and repeat a couple of hours later.
What did she do to cause this? NOT generally something that happens without a reason.

 

[kmrivers]

We took a trip up to Chicago and some other driving yesterday, she thinks that is a part of it. She is not sure of the cause.

 

[BoomerD]

Likely just muscle strain then...the heat/cold should give her some relief.

 

[doze]

Go buy a heating pad, a cold pack, and some ibuprofin.

Liek BoomerD said, but I prefer to take a break between heat and cold.

 

[kmrivers]

We are on it, she already had those things as well! just need to use them! Thanks. Any other suggestions are welcome.

 

[BoomerD]

ibuprofen is a good thing, helps to relieve inflammation.

 

[doze]

I picked up one of these roll pillows at walgreens for around $10. Feels good to have proper support behind the neck while on the couch or in the car