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Have Whiplash Due To Automobile Accident. Normal For Neck To Crack When Moving?

I was just recently in an automobile accident about 2 weeks ago and due to the accident I have whiplash. My question is is it normal for my neck to pop/crack at times when I move it? are headaches and stiffness in my neck, shoulders, and back normal? Also I have a herniated discin my lower back from a previous accident years ago will this affect my recovery?
Tue, 29 Oct 2013
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Hello,

I have studied your case.

As per your symptoms neck pain can be due to diffuse disc bulge compressing your cervical spine.

I will advise to do MRI cervical spine.

Some medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain, you can take them consulting your treating doctor.

It is normal for neck to pop/crack at times when you move untill its not
painful.

Disc in lumbar area may increase pain and so delay recovery.

Also check your vit B12 and vit D3 in your blood.
Hope this helps. Wish you speedy recovery.

Take care
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Have Whiplash Due To Automobile Accident. Normal For Neck To Crack When Moving?

Hello, I have studied your case. As per your symptoms neck pain can be due to diffuse disc bulge compressing your cervical spine. I will advise to do MRI cervical spine. Some medication like methylcobalamine with muscle relaxant and analgesic will reduce pain, you can take them consulting your treating doctor. It is normal for neck to pop/crack at times when you move untill its not painful. Disc in lumbar area may increase pain and so delay recovery. Also check your vit B12 and vit D3 in your blood. Hope this helps. Wish you speedy recovery. Take care