• How does one treat a pulled neck muscle?

My son is 10 years old, and he has had neck pain after his soccer match last week. I think he just pulled a muscle in his neck. How can we treat a pulled neck muscle at home?

5 Answers

  • Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
  • Brooklyn, NY

For a pulled or strained muscle use RICE: Rest, ice, compression, elevation. Apply ice, stretch. If he's not improved in 1-2 weeks take him to see his doctor. He can take Tylenol as needed as well

  • Physical Therapist
  • Henrico, VA

With soft tissue mobs, manual therapy, and other therapy modalities.

  • Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
  • Beverly Hills, CA

Specific exercises, analgesic cream and physical therapy

  • Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
  • Rockford, IL

Icing, temp, reduce sports, and restrict neck range of motion for two weeks. Acupuncture works well for pulled muscle.

Dr. Li 

  • Physiatrist (Physical Medicine)
  • New Hope, Pennsylvania

Firstly, he is a child. Good healing and hopefully it’s nothing serious. Have you had him checked out by a sports medicine doctor or physiatrist? Please make sure he gets a proper diagnosis. So, if it is only a strained muscle, the good news is he will heal quickly, ice massage even a neck brace will help, but this is only temporary. Physio stretches, etc. He is very young, but still err on the cautious side. Have him checked, then a more complete plan may be implemented. I personally do not give children chemical medicine. I prefer natural medicine. There are lots on the market. A cream I use is holistic and can be massaged into the area. I like blue by doterra. I have no affiliations with the company. I happen to use the cream and other oils with great success. I use this on myself and swear by it. It can be used on a child. Only natural ingredients.

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