Posted by whiterabbit on March 22, 2003, at 0:29:14
In reply to Whiplash headaches, posted by georgia on March 17, 2003, at 15:59:19
I'm sorry that my reply is late, I haven't visited PSB for awhile.
I'm not a doctor, but I've spent many years working closely with doctors in orthopedic hospitals and offices. This is what I would suggest:
If you haven't been x-rayed and diagnosed by an ORTHOPEDIC DOCTOR (not an emergency room doctor, not a general practitioner, not a chiropractor),
you need to have that done immediately. Specifically, you need the following x-rays: a
COMPLETE cervical spine series (5 x-rays, not 3)
and a board-certified, orthopedic surgeon needs
to look at these x-rays. Follow his advice to the letter; if he sees something suspicious, he will refer you for more tests.If you've already done all that and still have no relief, this is my next suggestion: get in the shower, and slowly adjust the water to a temperature that is just as hot as you can stand without being really uncomfortable (don't scald yourself). Direct the hot shower stream to the back of your neck, and SLOWLY roll your head as far as you can in a clock-wise motion. Keep rolling your head in the same direction until the motion becomes easier for you. Then, just as slowly, switch direction and roll your head counter-clockwise until this motion becomes easier, keeping the hot water directed at the back of your neck.
You may need to do this for awhile, every time you get in the shower, before significant relief occurs. If you don't notice any gradual improvement or the headaches get worse, GO BACK TO THE ORTHOPEDIC DOCTOR.
Good luck!
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