A member asked:

I have whiplash in my neck and today it is painful. it feels i have a huge bump on my neck, hurts to move or touch, some numbness and what not, help?

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Pain: Several possibilities for what is going on. Should see your doc to clarify diagnosis and be treated as appropriate.

Answered 3/19/2013

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Likely muscle spasm: Consider taking Ibuprofen and moist heat to the area that hurts. A soft collar can also decrease the pain by limiting motion. See your doctor if the numbness lasts more that 2-3 days.

Answered 6/25/2014

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Vertebra prominons: Often folks with whiplash think the prominent tailbone or spinous process at C7 is abnormal. It is not. I recommend a collar, non- steroidal antiinflammatory agents and chiropractic care and or physical therapy.

Answered 2/13/2015

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