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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  • Former Member
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    I love massages. I had a bad fall on ice last February. I could bearly sit or stand and running was out-of-the question. I had a knot that looked like I had a half a softball in my back pocket (no exaggeration). The military doctors said nothing broken so wait. I found a therapist and she workied it out and took care of other issues from the fall.:) Had one (near) bad situation with massage. I was in DC years ago and ask where I could get a massage. Yep, you guessed...I was sent to a house of ill repute.:bolt: I'll be more clear next time I'm in a strange city.:doh:
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  • Former Member
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    I love massages. I had a bad fall on ice last February. I could bearly sit or stand and running was out-of-the question. I had a knot that looked like I had a half a softball in my back pocket (no exaggeration). The military doctors said nothing broken so wait. I found a therapist and she workied it out and took care of other issues from the fall.:) Had one (near) bad situation with massage. I was in DC years ago and ask where I could get a massage. Yep, you guessed...I was sent to a house of ill repute.:bolt: I'll be more clear next time I'm in a strange city.:doh:
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