Question 1

how to prepare for follow up with orthopedic surgeon for recent neck injury. server pain increase after discharge from shock trauma. medications?

Accepted Answer

You have to carefull: With the pain medications try to use as little as possible take it easy and restrict activities as recommended by your doctor generally neck injuries take some time to heal  and improve  follow the instructions given when you left the hospital if the pain is getting worse you may need more tests  your orthopedist doctor will examine you and then recommend the next option for you good luck.

Question 2

i am looking for advice on how to remedy a neck injury.  can you help me with this?

Accepted Answer

Neck: Depends on how bad.  You should take NSAID.  Sometimes muscle relaxer hepful. Neck exercises or PT helpful.

Question 3

how do i tell what neck injury i have?

Accepted Answer

You can not tell so: You should see a physician for the correct diagnosis and treatment options.

Question 4

what do i do to let my spine/neck heal after a neck injury?

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Exercises: In general theraputic and strengthening exercises will help most neck and back problems.  These should be learned through a physicial therapist.

Question 5

what are the tests for neck injury?

Accepted Answer

PE/Xray/CT/MRI/etc: Evaluation starts with history of the injury and physical exam (testing for tenderness, range of motion, cranial nerve exam, motor/sensation/reflexes/limb-position sense, etc). Imaging tests include x-rays (screening for trauma, arthritis), ct scan (more sensitive for fractures), and MRI (best for evaluating discs, ligaments, spinal cord).  Nerve conduction+emg can help diagnose nerve injuries.

Question 6

how to support a neck injury when laying down?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This depends on the type of structures injured. Some people with a disc herniation may sleep sitting up in a recliner but if just arthritic or muscular in nature, then with just a small pillow supporting your head while on your side or on your back.

Question 7

how to best support a neck injury while laying down?

Accepted Answer

If just talking : About a strain or muscular injury, a small flat pillow should be enough.  Sometimes, a soft cervical collar for a short period of time can help as well.   These are more for comfort.

Question 8

what is the step-by-step procedure for treating neck injury?

Accepted Answer

Depends : Each injury is different. They type of injury dictates the treatment.

Question 9

can a back and neck injury cause pain in other parts of your body?

Accepted Answer

Kinetic Chain: It's important to understand the kinetic chain, an injury to one part of the body can definitely have an impact on another part. Pain may alter the way you move, and that can cause additional pain in new areas. Furthermore, if you have a lot of pain in a lower extremity joint, you may begin to favor the opposite leg, overuse it and then develop pain.

Question 10

what is the treatment for neck injury?

Accepted Answer

Depends: This depends on the type of structures injured. Some people with a disc herniation may sleep sitting up in a recliner but if just arthritic or muscular in nature, then with just a small pillow supporting your head while on your side or on your back.

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