Course of action for sharp neck pain?

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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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  • Glad that it worked out well for you. It sounds like finding the right chiro is key to having a good result. Yay! Sounds much better already. I'm hoping for a simple impingement issue that a good chiro can correct! But get the MRI -- make it an arthrogram -- to rule out any tears or other issues. Over the counter meds, while they may temporarily relieve the pain, stop inflammation, which is actually the healing process. I gave up that stuff up long ago. A friend of mine told me recently that her shoulders feel better this year after she gave up ibuprofen too. Keep us updated! Hope you can swim soon.
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  • Glad that it worked out well for you. It sounds like finding the right chiro is key to having a good result. Yay! Sounds much better already. I'm hoping for a simple impingement issue that a good chiro can correct! But get the MRI -- make it an arthrogram -- to rule out any tears or other issues. Over the counter meds, while they may temporarily relieve the pain, stop inflammation, which is actually the healing process. I gave up that stuff up long ago. A friend of mine told me recently that her shoulders feel better this year after she gave up ibuprofen too. Keep us updated! Hope you can swim soon.
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