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
George, I can't complain! Your grandson is ADORABLE!! How awesome that he's already loving the water! :applaud:
Mirabella, the docs (at least mine) really seem to like swimming as a sport and think that it helps the spine. Thank goodness.
Mark, I will absolutely keep you posted. Had another good session today.
Hubby loved it b/c we got to eat Bfast at La Madeline (there's not one near us where we live.) He's all for my needing to go back for another adjustment next Saturday - that means another great breakfast for him.
Your wife was wonderful and she took a lot of time to explain to my husband what my situation is. As I mentioned, my mom is going to be seeing Dr. Sandy beginning next week as a new patient. You know me (that swimmer mentality), do what you're told. As my situation has improved so drastically, I'm all for doing what she says!
I'm so glad you are recovering nicely from your over-training bout. 4000 is awesome! I'm really wondering if my neck issue was a sign that I was over training. I'm thinking so. . .
I'm disappointed as next Sunday was to be my first USA S meet with the kids. The psych sheets came out and I stack up very nicely with the Senior girls. ARG! Oh well. There are plenty of more meets to come. :cry:
BUT, I'm just thrilled I feel normal again! :groovy::groovy:
Chiropracty has gained a new believer! Initial results are quite remarkable.
One really amazing result - ZERO headaches of any kind!
George, I can't complain! Your grandson is ADORABLE!! How awesome that he's already loving the water! :applaud:
Mirabella, the docs (at least mine) really seem to like swimming as a sport and think that it helps the spine. Thank goodness.
Mark, I will absolutely keep you posted. Had another good session today.
Hubby loved it b/c we got to eat Bfast at La Madeline (there's not one near us where we live.) He's all for my needing to go back for another adjustment next Saturday - that means another great breakfast for him.
Your wife was wonderful and she took a lot of time to explain to my husband what my situation is. As I mentioned, my mom is going to be seeing Dr. Sandy beginning next week as a new patient. You know me (that swimmer mentality), do what you're told. As my situation has improved so drastically, I'm all for doing what she says!
I'm so glad you are recovering nicely from your over-training bout. 4000 is awesome! I'm really wondering if my neck issue was a sign that I was over training. I'm thinking so. . .
I'm disappointed as next Sunday was to be my first USA S meet with the kids. The psych sheets came out and I stack up very nicely with the Senior girls. ARG! Oh well. There are plenty of more meets to come. :cry:
BUT, I'm just thrilled I feel normal again! :groovy::groovy:
Chiropracty has gained a new believer! Initial results are quite remarkable.
One really amazing result - ZERO headaches of any kind!
