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Posted 5/15/2017 11:57 PM (GMT 0)
Ibuprofen helps for about 4 hrs thats it. Heat doesnt work at all. Mostly when I tilt my head back, but sometimes when I turn it also. Not sure what to do. Almost called a chiro today, but the last time I went to one for neck pain it felt like he was going to break my neck! I had a headache for 2 days. What do you all do? Thanks.
Posted 5/16/2017 12:05 AM (GMT 0)
I see a chiropractor, but not one that does any crunching or cracking...nothing violent.

He's an Upper Cervical chiro. So, he only manipulates the C1 (Atlas) by gentle pressure behind the ear.
X-rays are taken first and measurements so it's known what needs correcting.


That didn't take away all my pain though...as I have some pain that doesn't seem to be related to my cervical spine...but it's much, much better - from treating the infections. Most days it's not there...or very low level.
Posted 5/16/2017 12:15 AM (GMT 0)
After I discovered other chiro methods..I dont like cracking anymore either. Plus it doesnt fix the muscle tension and thats whats pulling the joint(s) out in your neck.

In addition to what girlie mentioned there is also Active Release Technique various chiros and PT's sometimes do this. After they calm the muscles with this, they can easily get your neck back into position with minimal cracking- just slight movement. My inc covers it too. The longer youve been this way, the longer to correct.

www.activerelease.com/find-a-provider.asp
Posted 5/16/2017 12:54 AM (GMT 0)
I didnt realize there were other methods. Ill have to look around my area and see whats available. I dont think I can let this go on much longer. Im lifting 70lb boxes above my head tonight and its like someone sticking a knife in my neck. It would get sore from time to time, but this last herx I went through....just seems related. Hit at the same time. When the herx slowed, the neck pain didnt.

Appreciate it! Ok...back to killing myself for a livin.
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