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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Neck

Hi, I recently fell/tripped while in my bedroom. I hot the floor quite hard and cut my head. I was a little disorientated adn therefore believe I had a mild concussion. I got over that. However now my neck is very sore - I cannot fully look up or down or sideways. There is severe pain when I move my neck suddenly in any direction. Also when I touch the front of my neck it is verry sore. (Specifically my Larynx). I have no difficulty breathing. Any idea what may be the problem?
Thu, 7 May 2015
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Hello,
It sounds as though you might have a typical whiplash type injury. This is a forceful injury to the soft tissues in the neck. Most of the time we see this in rear-ended motor vehicle accidents but it can occurs in situations like yours.

I would suggest taking Tylenol or ibuprofen for the pain. If your neck feels stiff then local applications of heat can help. A hot towel, hot water bottle or heating pad can help.

Sometimes if the symptoms persist I will refer patients to see a physical therapist.

Hopefully you will feel better in a few days. Hang in there.

Best wishes for a speedy recovery.

Adrian Rawlinson MD
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Suggest Treatment For Pain In The Neck

Hello, It sounds as though you might have a typical whiplash type injury. This is a forceful injury to the soft tissues in the neck. Most of the time we see this in rear-ended motor vehicle accidents but it can occurs in situations like yours. I would suggest taking Tylenol or ibuprofen for the pain. If your neck feels stiff then local applications of heat can help. A hot towel, hot water bottle or heating pad can help. Sometimes if the symptoms persist I will refer patients to see a physical therapist. Hopefully you will feel better in a few days. Hang in there. Best wishes for a speedy recovery. Adrian Rawlinson MD