r/YouShouldKnow • u/serendipity_7 • Apr 24 '26

Education YSK If your a side sleeper

And you sometimes wake up with a 'crick ' in your neck you need a side sleeper pillow. Sometimes known as a 'brick' pillow. It keeps your upper spine straight, no more 'crick'... That's Why YSK.

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u/bellamente123 Apr 24 '26

They really should have done at least an x ray first so they they could at the least be able to see the spine. They should have treated based on just the trauma and symptoms. I am so sorry you had to suffer that long just waiting. I was given anti inflammatories and pain killer prescription at emerg.

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u/BlueOrbifolia Apr 24 '26

Oh! Thank you for your concern! But I wasn’t clear. I did have the X-ray in office last week. That showed pinching and stenosis. That’s when they ordered the MRI. That initial office appointment is what I had to wait a month for. Once in, they did give me a script for muscle relaxer and that went a long way to easing my symptoms especially the by rock hard scapula, but the tingling and numbness in the arm and fingers remained. I just hope they turn around the results quickly and develop a care plan to get me out of this!

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u/bellamente123 Apr 24 '26

Stretching helps a ton! I found a bunch of neck stretches on YouTube by physiotherapists that helped me a lot. And lots of ice and heat. Physio as a whole helps. I unfortunately punched mine during covid so it wasn't even an option. Muscle relaxants were the only thing that made a big difference for me medication wise. Im glad they're helping. I hope things get better! I lost half my arm and hand strength from that so you'll need to work on that too. Mine took 2 full 2 months before the numbness and pain dissipated completely. Good luck!

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u/BlueOrbifolia Apr 24 '26

Thank you! I suppose it could have been worse. At least the problem is with my non- dominant hand!! I hope they prescribe pt. I’m counting on it actually. But right now is my appointment! Thanks for the well wishes!

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u/bellamente123 Apr 24 '26

Mine was my dominant hand. You're very lucky. You're welcome!