Can't turn my neck left without pain!?

[EmilyStrange_xXx]

Last night i was watching tv, and i realized that something had happened to my neck. I can turn it slightly, but I get shooting pain from behind my ear to the bottom of my neck when I try to push it any further.
I decided to go to bed last night and see if it would make a difference, but this morning the same thing is happening. I've tried massaging it and doing some neck exercises, but it doesn't work.
I honestly don't know what I did to it!
I lead an active lifestyle, so I need to know what I'm supposed to do...
I know neck injuries can be really serious, so please help!


p.s. I'm also going horse riding today, will my neck be okay for that? Also, I go to a dance class tomorrow, would I be okay to do that if it still hurt?


Thanks for all your help xx

[Tuckamore]

Hello Emily,

Please consult with your parents. They will have the best advice for you.

I hope you are doing better.

Take Care,
~Tuck

[LazyMoose]

This is very common, but maybe not with you before?

Most likely it has been slowly leading up to this point.

If you had no specific injury, make a visit to a chiropractor. Some do really great at relieving neck pain - that is their most common 'fix'.

Not all chiros are that great or honest, so don't go with one that makes you sign up fpr a multi visit program - you may not need that, and that is a red flag.