Course of action for sharp neck pain?

Former Member
Former Member
Hi all, Wanted to ask your advice on what to do or where to seek treatment for a sharp, constant pain on the left side of my neck. This pain started around October 5 and at first could be controlled by Advil. I believe that the pain was caused by my visit (first time ever) to a chiropractor. I went to 3 sessions. On the last session on Sept 26, I had a headache after treatment and then 5 days later experienced the sharp constant pain on the left side of my neck. I attempted to swim through the pain and just take Advil. However, one week later, the pain is so intense that I now cannot swim at all. As of yesterday, my shoulder and left arm are numb. It hurts to inhale deeply on land or in the water. I've alerted the chiropractor (although I will not go in for another session!) and am making an appointment with my general doctor. Advil, Tylenol and Aleve no longer work. Do you guys have other recommendations like: See a Physical Therapist Get deep tissue massages Apply heat and/ or cold Get X Ray CAT Scan Something else? Sux to not swim! :cry: Any advice is greatly appreciated!
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    Glider I have a nefew who is a DC. The two deaths happened in our little town of Delta BC it is not a claim. The deaths both occured because of neck minipulation. But true MDs have had the same problems. I was taking a stress test and the guy ahead of me died while doing the test so I will never take a stress test. All I know is there are to many people doing neck minipulation. Many hairdressers give neck massages and do neck manipulation. Even the massages given by masseuses some times get carried away into neck manipulation. I will never allow anyone to do neck manipulation on me or give me a stress test.
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  • Former Member
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    Glider I have a nefew who is a DC. The two deaths happened in our little town of Delta BC it is not a claim. The deaths both occured because of neck minipulation. But true MDs have had the same problems. I was taking a stress test and the guy ahead of me died while doing the test so I will never take a stress test. All I know is there are to many people doing neck minipulation. Many hairdressers give neck massages and do neck manipulation. Even the massages given by masseuses some times get carried away into neck manipulation. I will never allow anyone to do neck manipulation on me or give me a stress test.
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