Question
I was stretching and all of a sudden I have this pain on my left side, my shoulderblade, collarbone and left side of neck HURT!! i can barely move. i don't have health insurance to see a dr. I'm scared! please write back, has this happened to any of you before?
Thank you in advance

Answer
Sandra,

First, you obviously strained something in your neck.  Ice/heat/rest/medicines and give it a little time.   If you do not have numbness with pain into the arm-hand-fingers, then that's good.  If you can push/pull/grip/pinch with your arm and fingers with full strength, despite pain, that, too is good.  If your pain persists for more than a few days, or worsens over a few days, then you will need to see a professional.  Otherwise, just give it a little time.  A soft neck collar-support can be alleviating and you can even sleep with it on.  Drug stores carry these.

Dr. G