This morning I woke up and gave myself a good stretch. When I turned my head to the left side when stretching, it cracked. Now it hurts when I turn it either side, more when I turn it to the left. Can anyone tell me what happened, and should I go get x-rays?
2007-12-21 04:43:27 · 3 answers · asked by Shadow 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
You can't get x-rays without an order from a physician. He or she will decide if they are necessary.
2007-12-21 08:50:59 · answer #1 · answered by RadTech - BAS RT(R)(ARRT) 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There was probably not enough force to cause a sprain (ligament tear). Most likely a strain (muscle tear). You can see at the resource below if your pain location matches any of the muscle pain patterns. As long as you have no dizziness, nausea, pain or numbness into the arms or hands, you should not require x-rays.
2007-12-21 22:38:21 · answer #2 · answered by Terri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably just a sprain
try giving ur neck a little rest
apply pain gel
avoid severe massage
if the pain persists
see an orthopedic surgeon
if its ur 1st episode
u ll probably not require xrays
take care
2007-12-21 13:16:27 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋