ExHockeyGuy,

Welcome to NeuroTalk. Your story is not uncommon.

From the symptoms you mentioned, I think you may have a subtle upper neck injury. Probably not something that will show on an x-ray or CT Scan. Weight lifting and sudden stops cause people to tense the neck muscles. This can lead to inflammation and changes in blood flow in the vertebral arteries.

Some gentle neck traction and manipulation (osteopathy or physical therapy) can some times help the neck settle down. It would require that you be disciplined with posture and activities while your neck strengthens and heals.

The joint at C-1 to the skull (occiput) can be weak and needs time to heal.

Some people develop vestibular problems that make sudden changes in movement to be a problem.

The Vitamins sticky at the top has a vitamin regimen that supports brain healing and health. Strained brain fibers need extra nutrition.

With some good nutrition, discipline to not strain your neck (whiplash) and some physical therapy or osteopathy or even upper cervical chiropractic therapy and time, you should start doing better.

My best to you.