Question
Hello, I've been having pain mostly when I'm sleeping, in my neck takes the lower part of my head all the way down my arm and back. if i lay on my left side omg i won't sleep. after I'm up it takes a long time to go away.any suggestion

Answer
Annette, without a proper exam it is difficult to give you an exact answer.  It sounds like you have a vertebral subluxation and/or muscle spasms.  This is chiropractic terms for a misalignment in the bones causing some nerve irritation and muscle spasms.  I suggest seeing a chiropractor for treatments.  I am a member of a group of chiropractors that use a gentle technique to treat such issues and we don't use any harmful drugs.  If you are interested, go to www.sorsi.com to locate a doctor near you.  I am in St. Paul, Minnesota and would be happy to see you.  If you have any other questions or concerns, please email me.

Dr. Starbuck