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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  • So so sorry for your pain and endorphin withdrawl, Kristina. Don't know what it could be, but it sounds like something acute. I'm glad you've got an appointment. Sometimes it's hard to tell where the injury is from where the pain is. You could have sclerotogenous, or referred, pain. When my neck and trap hurt, it was labrum issue. But I've also killed my neck from sleeping on my side. I hope you get better fast and that it's something minor and fixable!! Docs good. Some chiros good. Some bad. I love my ART doc.
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  • So so sorry for your pain and endorphin withdrawl, Kristina. Don't know what it could be, but it sounds like something acute. I'm glad you've got an appointment. Sometimes it's hard to tell where the injury is from where the pain is. You could have sclerotogenous, or referred, pain. When my neck and trap hurt, it was labrum issue. But I've also killed my neck from sleeping on my side. I hope you get better fast and that it's something minor and fixable!! Docs good. Some chiros good. Some bad. I love my ART doc.
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