What can i do about this awful muscular pain in my neck?

I slept on my neck wrong and now i can't turn my head to the right without exploding pain stopping me. It's been a whole day. I've tried Ben Gay, Alleve, massage, hot shower hitting it, heating pad and aspirin. It also hurts from the back of my neck up into my hair. Help!

This is a typical muscle spasm - only needing a doctor if the pain is really unbearable. I know you took a hot shower but soaking in warm water will provide more penetrance. After soaking for 15 to 20 minutes then do some gentle stretching exercises. You may also benefit by getting the muscle very warmed up playing tennis or swimming or running and then doing the stretching exercises.
Afterward you can try ice for 15 to 20 minutes.

You can take three 200mg Ibuprofen every four hours as well as long as you have no history of stomach ulcer.

if it continues to be this bad for another day, seek a doctor. okay?

get a little person to stand on it and stomp around gently

a good chiropractic adjustment should help.

Ben Gay and Vicks Vaporub. It works.

Sounds like multiple muscle spasm there. What causes most spasms is an overabundance of lactic and other acids resulting from injury or strain. Did you massage it yourself or have a therapist do it? You need to work on the sternocleidomastoid (that big muscle on the side of your neck) and the muscles in the back of the neck rectus capitis (move head front to back) and generally all the capitus muscles.

If they have good sensory ability, and know what they are doing a couple treatments should show big improvement.

Im hoping you dont have an impingement, then your talking chiropractor. Go with a good therapist and see what happens.

good luck!!

Try ice (cryotherapy). Place an icepack (if you have one) in a thin pillowcase cover. If you do not have an icepack for this purpose you can purchase one at any drug store or you can use a large bag of frozen vegetables (peas or corn work well).

Place the 'icepack' in the thin pillowcase directly over the area of pain. Apply for twenty minutes, followed by 1 hour without ice. Repeat as needed. If you are doing it correctly you will feel a variety of symptoms, including aching, burning, pins and needles and finally, numbness/analgesia. Be sure to remove the icepack for one hour intervals - this will allow return of healing blood flow and will prevent frost bite ('freezer burn').

Please note: there is an 'underlying cause' for the spasm and pain. The ice may provide symptom relief, but it would be very wise to have a proper professional evaluation of your neck and spine by a good Chiropractor.

Best wishes and good luck.