Those who have or had neck pain...

[Archaga]

Does yawning, taking deep breath, talking or even sneezing make your neck pain worse...or does anyone notice they get a neck pain from doing those? I may have injured neck in workout, and lately if i yawn or talk a lot i get a little pain at side of neck. Just wondering if its normal.

[Fishmanpa]

Yes. I have permanent neck issues from my cancer treatment. For me it's much worse than a strained muscle. I can sneeze, cough, turn my head or whatever and the muscles and tendons will seize up like rebar! Hurts like a mofo too!

It definitely sounds like a minor strain. Heat, some OTC muscle cream and you'll be fine :)

Positive thoughts

[Archaga]

Is it normal for the neck muscles to be different in size? The left side of my neck feels smaller, the right side feels tougher or thicker.

[Fishmanpa]

We're asymmetrical by nature.

Positive thoughts

[darkside4k]

Yes! I recently had soreness / pain when yawning and spitting or anything that would tense up the side and front of my neck muscles. My neck is still a little sore but it is slowly getting a bit better I think.