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How to know if your neck is back without xray?
It is hard to know without x-ray. We usually initiate treatment, and follow up with xray if symptoms are not improving.
I should probably try taking 1-2 minute breaks at work. I sit all day hunched over a computer screen, so I should probably make sure to stand up and stretch every once in a while. I’ll have to remember your tips so that I can relieve some of the pain I’m in.
These are good ideas. Thanks for the input.
Hello, ty for taking my question. My grays show small annular tear, mild stenosis, & reverse lordosis of cervical spine. I’ve had injections, PT, all kinds of pain relievers including p.o. rxs, topical, ice packs on a daily basis with stretches. I don’t want to just keep going up on my pain rxs bc I’m only in my early 40s. What would you suggest next. I’m a nurse of over 2 decades. I’ve also seen chiropractors, massage therapists. I’m not sure what else there’s left to do. My pain daily is a 6-7 with pain rxs:(
Thanks for the questions and sorry to hear about your situation. It does sound like you have tried almost everything. You mentioned PT, chiropractic and stretching. Have any of these providers taken an active approach to actually strengthen and stabilize the proper areas? Passive therapy, adjustments and lengthening tight muscles can only go so far. Consider researching more PTs and Chiros, if you weren’t happy with the other other’s philosophies. If you have tried a thorough rehab plan and you are still in daily pain, a neurosurgeon consultation may be the next step. Sorry I know that probably isnt what you want to hear. DrBO
I’m dealing with vascular thoracic syndrome and just found out I’m dealing with reversed cervical neck…will these methods help reverse this issue in time? Thank you
Good question. Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (TOS) and “Reversed” cervical spine can be functional or structural. Functional meaning its product of your posture and daily behavior, and structural meaning you were born that way. In either instance, the methods you mentioned would likely be a part of your overall management strategy. In most functional cases I would recommend beginning with a good physical medicine practitioner (Physical Therapist, Chiropractor, or DO). In the structural case, a Cervicothoracic Surgeon may be indicated. Hard to comment on specific with out more details. Hope this was helpful. Dr.BO
I am a 22 year old female who has a bony hump at the base of my neck. It doesn’t change the look of my back anywhere else, only at the shoulder level. I’m sure it is a curve in the spine from poor posture as I don’t meet any criteria for Cushing’s disease and it doesn’t feel fatty. It’s horribly embarrassing and I am very self conscious about it. It isn’t the worst hump ever but What are the chances of it improving or the curve reversing as I work on my posture and do recommended exercises? I’m not in a lot of pain from this (yet), but I want to address it now. If it is an abnormal neck curve should I keep hope or accept that this is how I’ll look?
Ciara, I am familiar with the “hump” you are referring to and it sounds like you have done your homework. Unfortunately, I cannot honestly say that exercises and working on posture will improve your situation. Much of what you are experiencing is structural, meaning you were essentially born this way. If you look around, you might be surprised at how many other people have accentuated humps at the base of their necks. With that said, I would not stop following exercises and stretches to improve. If nothing else you may be able to prevent further progression. One key area to focus on strengthening are the deep neck flexors in the front of your neck.
You have given a great information for neck pain.I have much neck pain problem so need to do some treatment for this.
Thank you for the positive feedback. Best of luck
I am a nurse and frequently suffer from neck pain. Obviously the long hours of looking down at my computer, MAR, and residents had taken a toll! I recently had x-rays done and the conclusion was my natural curve no longer exists and actually it’s quite straight. I get horrible migraines and I can feel that it’s coming from the tension in my neck, shoulders, and upper back. Can I get the natural curve back from the above mentioned practices and relieve this pain or am I looking at something more extensive?
Mindy, It is not unreasonable to expect some improvement in your cervical curve. However, without knowing what your curve looked like prior it is hard to know how much. Regardless, I would definitely expect some symptom relief. It is clear that your daily routine is allowing your spine to be come rather dysfunctional. By incorporating some of these strategies and encouraging better balance in your cervicothoracic spine, I would expect some improvement. Thanks for your question.
Hello!
I am a seventeen year old female who has a bone like limp at the base of the back of my neck. I was not born with it. Unfortunately it transpired due to poor posture and lack of knowledge on what the side effects would be. I used to read in middle school a lot and I would read by hanging my head to look down at my book. One day (like a year later), I noticed my neck was not longer elegantly straight anymore. My neck sits forward and it looks horribly unflattering and I am very self conscious about it. Because of this, i don’t often wear my hair up. I’m afraid I have permently damaged myself, and the thought scares me. Is there any way to reverse it? Back to its original straight position?
Savannah,
Thanks for your question. A couple things; first, sleeping position is really important. Here is link to a recent blog we did about sleeping position . All day long we “wreck” our neck. Nighttime is the perfect and sometimes only opportunity to balance things out. Second our perception of our posture and actual posture are not always the same. I would recommend starting with a qualified chiropractic evaluation and maybe an xray to get a better idea of your current situation. I recommend the Forward Thinking Chiropractors. Feel free to follow up with any additional questions. drbo
I am a 70 year old ‘young’ woman with a structural reverse curve of the neck. While doing artwork on a nearly flat drafting board would wearing a neck brace help support my neck? Also would you please suggest a type of pillow and best sleeping position. Sincerely grateful for advice.
Nancy,
Thanks for your questions. If your neck is bothering you while you work, I would suggest finding a way to elevate your table so your work was more at eye level. Constantly looking down, especially with your condition, will probably aggravate your neck if I am understanding your correctly. As far as sleeping goes, we recommend on your sleeping on your back. Attached is a brief blog article on the sleeping recommendations we make. Sleep Blog Click Here. Hope this helps.