forgive the sidewaysness of this pic. I've had this recurring neck muscle spasm issue for years. It mostly went away after some physician-type intervention, and completely went away after the reduction surgery. But now it's back and better than ever (assuming, of course, my neck pain is a Liza-esque balladeer).

Long time readers of this blog will remember a car accident last December (and short term readers can just go look in the archives) which resulted in some neck strain. i'm wondering if this kicked it off again? It has only come back once since then, that was more related to a weird sleep position.

the other night I hit my head while getting into my car. I hit the right side but could feel it in the left lower jaw area. did this kick it into high gear?

It starts in the neck and radiates up my face stopping at the left top of my head above the temple. It was so bad in a meeting yesterday that my boss thought I was sulking. no, it was just so bad and those crazy faces and dropping my head into my hands (where I was giving it a small massage unseen from her side of the table) are the only way I can get a little temporary relief.

That and heat. Unfortunately my rice filled sock is at home, all I have is this ginormous Therma Care which makes me look so damn fine, like a senior citizen. Prescription muscle relaxers help, but those are at home and really not an option for workday use.

Oh, and add to this a minor health scare this morning. you know those things that if they happen you're supposed to alert your physician? One kind of happened this morning. Brief but scary. It's one of those things that could be completely benign or completely dangerous. Not related to muscle spasms.

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