pain in the neck

left side: normal, right side: me

Along with the crazy anxiety I’ve been having, I’ve had a lot of pain in my neck for the last month and finally had it checked on Monday. The x-rays show a pretty crooked neck which has been causing all the pain.

They think it is a torn ligament in my neck, from long ago, that is the cause of the curvature. It’s just one of those things that I’ve been dealing with for so long, that I didn’t realize it was a problem until my neck started screaming at me.

So now I am getting therapy, which involves exercises, massage and stretching.  I’ve had 2 sessions so far (at least 10 more to go) and am already feeling a bit better. I am so thankful to be getting some relief.

 

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24 Responses to pain in the neck

  1. sperlygirl says:

    sending healing thoughts your way, regina

  2. Michelle says:

    Oh, Regina, I’m glad you’re getting some relief and I hope you continue to feel better and better. It has been such a crazy summer, so short. I’m going to email you soon so we can “chat.” Take good care of yourself, let your guys pamper you a bit!

  3. Lime Tree says:

    Oh, I so understand what you are going thru.
    I too have had a huge “crookedness” on my neck for so long that I never thought it was something wrong, I was just used dealing with it.
    I thought “I am tired”, “Its the end of the day” and all that.
    Wishing you all the best on your healing process.

  4. MelBee says:

    Sending you a big hug of healing energy.xx

  5. kt says:

    so glad that you found out what was causing the pain! sending positive healing energy your way!!
    xo katy

  6. Wow! Ouch! (((Hug))) So glad you found help — happy healing, dear Regina!

  7. Sending loving and healing thoughts to you. I am so blessed and grateful for your friendship. Feel better.

  8. oh, my goodness!!! i hope you’re feeling a bit better after some massage 🙂
    i started taking Pilates last year & have been trying to correct my posture ever since.
    had to take the summer off, & i feel like i’m starting almost at the beginning.
    i highly recommend it – but see if your insurance will pay for some private classes. mat classes are usually cheaper, but with a neck injury, you’d want more personal attention!!

  9. Nancy says:

    Ouch! Glad that you are getting some relief. Hopefully the pain is distracting you from your inspiring artwork, and I hope you feel even better soon.

  10. Amazing what we can put up with, right? So glad that you are getting some help and relief. Big (non-neck injuring) hugs! -Shelly

  11. Tammy McGee says:

    oh poor thing! thats quite the curve you got going on there!! yay that you are getting some relief :o) Praying and thinking wonderful thoughts towards you! Wish I could come over and spoil you and take care of you a bit. xoxox Love you amazing girl!

  12. Oh man. That seems really painful! I’m glad you’re feeling better though.

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