So Sore!! - Arlington,TX

I suffered from this sort of pain for years. I found that physical therapy helped some. If you have medical insurance it may pay for pt.

What also helped was to lay on a heating pad. Moist heat help the most. Put a damp towel/washcloth in a plastic bag and put it between your upper back/neck and the heating pad.

What has happened is that by sitting in a poor posture position you have strained the muscles. The muscles need to relax and this does take some time. For me often a couple of weeks.

Again, if you have medical coverage, I suggest seeing the doctor. What helped me most was taking a muscle relaxant. Just a couple of days of that and my pain was gone.

soak in the tub? ice packs?

Have you ever tried Epsom salt? How about a chiropractor?

could be from a 5 stint with barely stopping that you ignited some nerve pain, akin to tendonitis.. playing anything for 5 hours , let alone repetitive motion can cause some major pain.. I would try Epsom Salt baths.. and then put some Tiger Balm on.. I think if the pain is still there in a week or slightly longer, then you have a real problem on your hands and I 'd go to the doctor...otherwise, I think you have typical aches and pains in places you over-used.. also, keep in mind, that looking down for hours is quite a strain on your neck..

good luck to you