How serious is a strain and how long does it take to recover from one?

Question

My doctor says I for sure have one but I may also have a slipped disk as well. But as for the strained muscle in my neck how long will I have that and I am on a 5 lb weight limit, how long do you think he will keep me on that? Just looking for opinions. Till I talk to him next week. Thanks. :)

Answer 1

As used in my experience, a strain will be gone in 3-4 days if taken care of.  The 5 pound weight limit - lifting I assume - is related to the slipped disk, since your neck is not used in lifting - and it will go on until something is done about the slipped disk, which if it gets worse can do damage to your spine.