you may try warm moist heat for 20 min every few hrs. heat works well with strains or if you slept wrong the heat will help easy the muscle tension. If your not allergic or have any medical conditions that would interfear Take an over the counter ibuprofen or naproxn (advil or aleave) these medication help reduce inflamation. make sure you read the dose instructions. It is always a good idea to take these medications with food to avoid stomach upset. If these things don't work its time to see your doctor.