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What Causes Left Sided Pain And Stiffness In The Neck?

I am an 82 year old male in good health. I was involved in a minor accident some months back. I reported no injury at the time. Shortly thereafter, I had a stiff neck on the left side that would not go away. I tried all the home remedies I knew. I had two massages with no relief. I went to a chiropractor for manipulation. No relief there either. I went through a short session of physical therapy, that helped with range of motion but little else. I turned to acupuncture next, and would have some relief for a day or two, but the stiffness and pain always returned. I am now going to a different chiropractor that uses decompression methods. I never experienced any neck pain before the accident, but have been plagued with neck pain ever since. I ve had x-rays and a cat scan. Can an auto accident bring on Degenerative Spondylosis? The insurance company says its simply old age.
Fri, 13 Mar 2020
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Hello,

It may be due to cervical spondylitis.

For that you may require MRI neck and nerve conduction studies after spine surgeon consultation.

You may require tablet pregabalin and multivitamin after consultation.

Continue physical therapy.

You may require surgical intervention after surgeon consultation.

Avoid strenuous activity.

Hope I have answered your query...
Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr Shyam kale
Family and general physician
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What Causes Left Sided Pain And Stiffness In The Neck?

Hello, It may be due to cervical spondylitis. For that you may require MRI neck and nerve conduction studies after spine surgeon consultation. You may require tablet pregabalin and multivitamin after consultation. Continue physical therapy. You may require surgical intervention after surgeon consultation. Avoid strenuous activity. Hope I have answered your query... Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr Shyam kale Family and general physician