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!
Parents
Former Member
(S)he-man,
Does it feel better today? Advil may help. I think it will resolve in no time and you will be back in action. What's the deal with the scoleosis? I had an X-ray of my back and it showed that as well, but in my case I think it was due to spasms so maybe no cause for concern for you either.
The whole spinal column is a crazy thing!!!!!
I feel awesome today. My chiro recommended no pain meds so that any pain I may have is not masked and we can determine if the chiropracty is working. I feel awesome. Not only that but I don't have my usual headaches either. It's a miracle. Range of motion is greatly improved (not 100% but much improved). Pain is almost all gone.
I'm familiar with scoliosis but it turns out my case if minor (lots of adults and children have a minor version). Health of my spine is great according to the docs. I've been told that there's nothing to be done for the scoliosis as it's too minor to warrant rods or other measures of fixing it. This assessment is from my chiro and MD. So, I'll go with that. For my lifestyle, I need to avoid high impact activity like running as that (over time) will worsen my situation. Basically, I can run on occasion but absolutely no running training.
I get to try an easy, short swim practice Mon or Tuesday. Emphasis on EZ. I had to promise that I'd get out asap if there's any pain.
:groovy::groovy:
(S)he-man,
Does it feel better today? Advil may help. I think it will resolve in no time and you will be back in action. What's the deal with the scoleosis? I had an X-ray of my back and it showed that as well, but in my case I think it was due to spasms so maybe no cause for concern for you either.
The whole spinal column is a crazy thing!!!!!
I feel awesome today. My chiro recommended no pain meds so that any pain I may have is not masked and we can determine if the chiropracty is working. I feel awesome. Not only that but I don't have my usual headaches either. It's a miracle. Range of motion is greatly improved (not 100% but much improved). Pain is almost all gone.
I'm familiar with scoliosis but it turns out my case if minor (lots of adults and children have a minor version). Health of my spine is great according to the docs. I've been told that there's nothing to be done for the scoliosis as it's too minor to warrant rods or other measures of fixing it. This assessment is from my chiro and MD. So, I'll go with that. For my lifestyle, I need to avoid high impact activity like running as that (over time) will worsen my situation. Basically, I can run on occasion but absolutely no running training.
I get to try an easy, short swim practice Mon or Tuesday. Emphasis on EZ. I had to promise that I'd get out asap if there's any pain.
:groovy::groovy:
