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My Neck
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I was in a car accident a couple of weeks ago (quite a serious one!), but everyone was ok! I had a pain in my shoulder and neck, don't think it was whiplash, because I could move it to an extent...
...anyway, the pain went away...until yesterday my back started hurting ( I lift heavy stuff at work!)...and this morning I got one spot of pain in my neck...ouch, doesn't hurt to move, hurts when I touch....
....I didn't go to hospital because it wasn't that serious at the time, but do you think I should go now, or is it just aches, because I am getting better?
...anyway, the pain went away...until yesterday my back started hurting ( I lift heavy stuff at work!)...and this morning I got one spot of pain in my neck...ouch, doesn't hurt to move, hurts when I touch....
....I didn't go to hospital because it wasn't that serious at the time, but do you think I should go now, or is it just aches, because I am getting better?
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Susie
You may have a hairline fracture, which i doubt. More likely a sprain which was agrravated by lifting...which uses the muscles on the back and shoulder.
Resting it would be a good idea and if any swelling or bruising appears in the area...you know you've got a fracture.