I was cleaning with the baby on my back in the snugli, and all the sudden I tried to turn my head and it hurt my shoulder. So now if I turn my head to the left it hurts my right shoulder right around the shoulderblade. But if I turn my head to the right it doesn't hurt. ANy ideas? ouch, it hurts. thanks

oh and if I turn it really really slow it doesn't hurt as bad.

By Karen~moderator on Friday, September 2, 2005 - 07:19 pm:

Sounds like a pulled or strained muscle. Those can be very painful and last for days. You need to get it to relax, heat and massage will help a lot.

By My3cuties on Friday, September 2, 2005 - 09:43 pm:

thanks Karen.

By Kernkate on Friday, September 2, 2005 - 10:43 pm:

Ditto Karen

By Marcia on Saturday, September 3, 2005 - 12:07 am:

If you can get your hubby to apply pressure with his thumb to the exact spot, it will help to relieve it. I have to go for massage therapy often, and that's the one thing that helps almost instantly.

By Ginny~moderator on Saturday, September 3, 2005 - 12:43 am:

And if you can take it - and if you are nursing check with your doctor first - take an antinflammatory. Aspirin, at least two, four times a day, or over the counter Motrin (follow the package directions, as Motrin is a very good and potent antinflammatory. If you pulled or strained a muscle you absolutely have an inflammation - which is why heat is good. The sooner you reduce the inflammation the sooner you will heal.

By My3cuties on Saturday, September 3, 2005 - 08:16 am:

It is getting better, this morning I can turn my head further before it starts to hurt. thanks again everyone.

By Dawnk777 on Saturday, September 3, 2005 - 08:40 am:

Ouch! I'm glad it feels a little bit better today!

By Karen~moderator on Saturday, September 3, 2005 - 09:37 am:

Candis, did you use heat - moist heat, as in a wet, hot towel works best. Massage, or pressure point therapy works well too. I've done that before, I know how it feels. Take care of you!

By My3cuties on Sunday, September 4, 2005 - 11:03 am:

I feel completely better thanks so much. I didn't really have time to put heat on it but I did take it easy and it worked itself out.