Case Summary  |  My aching neck

Two years ago my back hurt me so bad I could not stand up straight and barely walk. I was having back spasms and was unable to work. I decided to go to a chiroprator for treatment. the chiropractor discovered I have deteriorating discs in my bak and into my neck region. After a series of treatment of what the Dr. called re-alignment I felt much better and have not had much problems with my back until a few days ago. Two days ago I was walking across the yard and felt what can be described has an electric shock go thru my mid-upper back..I knew right away what it was...I manged to make it in the house and gingerly sit in a chair. I applied ice and heat in 20 minutes with a 10 minute rest in between. It really worked well..that night I had no back pain except the tender feeling of the earlier spasms. then. Yesterday morning I was awakened to excruciating pain in my lower neck/shoulder blades/upper back. I was really bummed out but remembered how well the ice/heat had helped and began applying ice and heat in 20 minute intervals with a 10 minute break in between and my neck feels so much better now. I have read that this method helps relieve the pain because it reduces the swelling..so next time you reach for the pills don't forget to apply ice/heat because it really works better in the long run.

I applied ice for 20 minutes to my neck..waited 10 minutes and then applied heat