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What Causes Stiffness And Pain In The Neck Caused While Diving In The Pool?

hi, i do synchronised swimming and today i did a double dive with someone and i landed on their back with my head. now my neck is really sore when i move it and it hurts to hold it up. i havnt taken any painkillers or put ice or heat on it. what should i do?
Fri, 11 Jul 2014
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Hello, Excessive physical stress on the neck muscles can cause the above symptoms. The best way i would recomennd is local muscle relaxant gel.
over night the symptoms should subside.
hope it help. Thank you.
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What Causes Stiffness And Pain In The Neck Caused While Diving In The Pool?

Hello, Excessive physical stress on the neck muscles can cause the above symptoms. The best way i would recomennd is local muscle relaxant gel. over night the symptoms should subside. hope it help. Thank you.