Question
I was pain free for 10month there, after visitng Jan Devries, but unfortunately I turned over in bed one night last week and something clicked out neck jaw don't no but the crack was so loud it woke me up. Now I have alll they symptoms again. Neck ache facial numbness, popping ears, tingling hand and feet, blocked eustain tube. feeling of mucus stuck in throat. Thought the man has cured me, but it was not to be. Visited him yesterday again, but no join still feeling miserable today. so back to taking the pills again. Some of you say hot water bottle works some say ice, what do you think hot or cold any one with any other suggestion please email me. Cheers Sadie

Answer
Dear Sadie,

It sounds like you have strained your neck and maybe dislocated your tmj or jaw joint.  The only definitely way to have the proper diagnosis is to have it examined.

As for using heat or ice for your condition...here is my take on the usuage:

Use cold if there is swelling or if the injury is within 24 hours time frame.

Use heat if the injury has been there for more than 3 days and there is no swelling.  Avoid using heat if you have an infection.  Have your ear check and your nose check as well.  

Good Luck,

Dr. Ma Tran
www.DrManTran.com