For almost a month now the lower part of my neck connecting to my upper back has been hurting like crazy. At first I thought I pulled it but now I'm just not sure. My parent doesn't seem to care all she says is 'suck it up' in a playful manor when I tell her about it (i'm 15yrs by the way). Anyway could it be something I did or what? I can't sit down for longer than twenty minutes and if I try to keep my head up straight it hurts even worse. Hope you guys can help.
2007-08-31 10:50:06 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
Neck pain in someone your age usually starts with poor posture, however, the progression of your pain with sitting and now the obstruction to returning to a normally aligned posture may be more indicative of a disc related problem.
Furthermore, constant neck pain that doesn't feel better with posture correction is quite rare in someone your age and must be ruled out for a medical cause first.
Perhaps if you went to your parent to tell them you'd like to see a physician, they will take you a little more seriously.
2007-08-31 10:59:21 · answer #1 · answered by mistify 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You need to see a Doctor. If this has not gotten better in a month, it needs to be checked out. You could have a disc problem, or what they call subluxation, which is where the bones in your neck are slightly dislocated. I would see a doctor before a chiropractor. Being so young I doubt they would want to do surgery unless it is something very serious. Most likely they will send you to physical therapy, and put you on an antinflammatory medication, which can be very helpful. Definately let your parents know, that you want to see a Dr. because you are in pain, and worried. If there is something serious going on, the longer you wait for treatment, the worse the problem can become. Good luck.
2007-08-31 11:22:26 · answer #2 · answered by CSmom 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
it would imply ur frame is getting quite stiff and is tryn to alleviate itself and so it will get sore and aggrevaited, identity say earlier than doing matters wherein u ought to sit down for a at the same time or now not do something like riding, sound asleep, and so on. stretch ur backbone, hands and neck. it will probably aid alot and put off a few pain.
2016-09-05 19:09:06 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should go see a doctor or chiropractor asap. you don't want to mess around with neck pain like that, especially if you think it's truly related to your neck and not your muscles in that area.
2007-08-31 10:56:10 · answer #4 · answered by Miss Brown 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
HAVE A SERIOUS TALK WITH YOUR MOM AND TELL HER YOU NEED TO SEE SOMEONE THAT DEALS WITH NECK PAIN.
IF SHE REFUSES TO GO W/U, GO WITH ANOTHER ADULT RELATIVE ANS TELL HER YOU'LL SEND HER THE BILL. THIS WILL MOTIVATE HER TO GO.
2007-08-31 11:48:30 · answer #5 · answered by Dr. Albert, DDS, (USA) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋