i woke up this morning, went to sit up in bed, when i felt a pop in my neck. i went back down as it was painful to move my head in any direction. my girlfriend got me a hot compress, and that helped enough that i was able to move about, get up, and take a shower. however, as my neck cooled off, i could feel it tense up again, and the pain is still there.

i can move my head around ok, but it hurts to turn my head right, and especially right and back. it appears to be the muscle right behind my right ear.

so, anything i can do to make this go away or at least feel better? i've taken 2 aspirin and 2 advil since i got up this morning, but it hasn't helped any.

help.