What is this pain and more importantly what can I do to make it go away?

[BluelightsAndSirens]

Shoulder and neck pain. I thought I had slept funny on it but now after a few sleepless nights I know it's not that.

It is my preferred leaning on elbow ie face to palm MN'ing all evening arm and reading a computer screen during the day.

I've tried deep heat but the smell made me vomit.

Diagnose away please.

[LoveMyBoots]

No idea what it is, as I'm not a doctor. But have you taken anything for the pain?

[BluelightsAndSirens]

I've not taken painkillers because its worse when I spend the night MNingin the evening when I like to have some

[BluelightsAndSirens]

Does MN have an accident report I can fill in?

I think excessive MN'ing has caused the ache in my shoulder

[CabbageLeaves]

Sounds like a trapped nerve tbh

Is your neck stiff?

[BluelightsAndSirens]

Yes to stiff neck, aching shoulder and sore top arm although I do lean on it a lot during the day and evening. trying to remember not to

What do I do about a trapped nerve, Would massage help?

[CabbageLeaves]

Might relax the muscles? If you have a crick in the neck it can cause the muscles to spasm which then cause tightening and the arm pain.

[MajesticWhine]

If it was me, I'd be off to the osteopath. Send the bill to MNHQ.
Massage might help, a few gentle stretches. Don't sleep with more than one pillow.