“I am having a severe pain in my neck post an accident. What can i do?”
I met with an accident 3 weeks back and I am having a severe pain in my neck region. What can I do? Should I go for an X-ray? Please advise.
14 Answers
Go to an orthopedist who treats spine and have an evaluation. He can order the appropriate imaging.
Yes. Most likely, it will heal in 6-8 weeks with treatment.
Yes I recommend that you go get an x-ray of the neck and an evaluation.
I am sorry you are having pain. The first step is to have this evaluated to understand what the cause of the pain is.
See your physician who can examine you and do the appropriate imaging (CT, MRI, or X-Ray)
If your pain persists you should consult an orthopedic surgeon who can determine if you will need an X-ray or MRI. Often, the pain resolves after a few weeks or with medication and physical therapy.
See an orthopedic surgeon and get an X-ray.
Yes, you should have an X-ray and be evaluated.
You must visit a doctor.
Make an appointment to see an orthopedic specialist.
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If this is a result of pure whiplash mechanism and no blunt trauma or head collision, then depending on your age, it's most likely a result of soft tissue strain or cervical sprain (meaning deep c-spine ligaments) that are inflamed.
Treatment consists of:
1. Rest (wear soft collar to rest neck muscles)
2. Apply ice over sorest area and alternate with moist heat
3. Start low dose NSAID like naproxen and take w food x 5-7 days
4. If you're experiencing a lot of spasm, can try Flexeril or Skelaxin to help relax tension
5. PT or even a massage therapist can often help
(If you are over 40 do NOT let chiropractor "adjust "your neck!
6. Visit orthopaedic surgeon if none of this helps
7. There are some otc topical/ ointments that can certainly help
Treatment consists of:
1. Rest (wear soft collar to rest neck muscles)
2. Apply ice over sorest area and alternate with moist heat
3. Start low dose NSAID like naproxen and take w food x 5-7 days
4. If you're experiencing a lot of spasm, can try Flexeril or Skelaxin to help relax tension
5. PT or even a massage therapist can often help
(If you are over 40 do NOT let chiropractor "adjust "your neck!
6. Visit orthopaedic surgeon if none of this helps
7. There are some otc topical/ ointments that can certainly help
Nabil A Ebraheim
Orthopedist
You should be examined by a doctor local to you. They will probably want X-rays or possibly, an MRI.
Motor vehicle accidents are well-known to cause neck injury, pain, and dysfunction. Seeking good medical care after an injury like this is important. Please try and find a good physiatrist (PMR doctor, or rehab specialist). They, in turn, should evaluate you thoroughly and then offer some sort of physical rehabilitation. They may be modalities, physical therapy, or a combination of both. Pain and dysfunction usually get worse before better, and sometimes oral pain or anti-inflammatory medications can relieve some stiffness and pain. By 2-3 weeks after injury, and after treatment from a doctor, Pop-doc.com offers mobile exercises to help you increase function and decrease the pain. I hope this helps.
