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Suggest Remedy For Extreme Pain In Head After An Accident

hi i woke up this morning and went for a stretch by turning my head to the side. I m not sure if i turned it too far or something like that but i heard a crack and now i have extreme pain when i move my head if not from the support of my hands, the left side of my neck is the painful area.
Thu, 7 Jul 2016
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Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic.
I can understand your concern.
By your history and description, possibility of injury today cervical spine is more.
You have done sudden movement of head followed by cracking sound. This is characteristic of cervical spine injury.
So your headache on movement and neck pain are due to this only.
So better to consult orthopedic doctor and get done clinical examination and MRI of cervical spine.
This will tell you about severity of the injury.
You will mostly improve with all these.
1. Avoid sudden jerky movements of head and neck.
2. Avoid bad postures in sleep.
3. Sit with proper neck support.
4. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise.
5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas.
6. Wear collar belt to neck for immobilization.
7. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drug.
Don't worry, you will be alright with all these.
Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.
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Suggest Remedy For Extreme Pain In Head After An Accident

Thanks for your question on Healthcare Magic. I can understand your concern. By your history and description, possibility of injury today cervical spine is more. You have done sudden movement of head followed by cracking sound. This is characteristic of cervical spine injury. So your headache on movement and neck pain are due to this only. So better to consult orthopedic doctor and get done clinical examination and MRI of cervical spine. This will tell you about severity of the injury. You will mostly improve with all these. 1. Avoid sudden jerky movements of head and neck. 2. Avoid bad postures in sleep. 3. Sit with proper neck support. 4. Avoid heavyweight lifting and strenuous exercise. 5. Apply warm water pad on affected areas. 6. Wear collar belt to neck for immobilization. 7. Take painkiller and muscle relaxant drug. Don t worry, you will be alright with all these. Hope I have solved your query. I will be happy to help you further. Wish you good health. Thanks.