You could have either strained it or something other. If you are not asthmatic or have any stomach problems such as uvlers, you can take anti-inflammatories. This will help to reduce the swelling as well at block out the pain for a few hours. Also, take a warm bath, this will help to warm up the muscle or so and also reduce the pain and swelling. What ype of work do you do? If it involves heavy lifting make sure you do the proper techniques and exercises. Make sure you also see a doctor if the pain does not go away. You can also take fishoil, or if you have a seafood allergy, you can take flaxseed oil tablets. This is a natural supplement that helps with reducing the swelling as well and you can take as many as you want throughout the day. Goodluck =]
