Hello crystal,

After one year I also had an mri that showed similar results ( reversal of the cervical lordosis). Well, c2 to c6 for me.

I was reinjured this january and the area mildly reversed increased a few more vertebrae. The pain was very intense and my spine was very sensitive to touch. If someone put their finger on it, I would scream and could not lie down. It was sticking out visibly.

When I first received this result, I was very worried. After researching the internet I discovered that many people who were in an accident, mainly whiplash have this. They have the headaches, dizziness symptoms you mentioned. But, it is supposed to get better!

When my second result showed that the area increased after a year a half I was so frustrated. The doctors seemed to think it was no big deal and with the physical therapy it would get better. They dismissed my concern. It did help, but my spine is not perfectly straight. My main issue was if the spasms cause the spine to move how am i supposed to control that? Won't it just push it back?

I remember you posting about your neck issues before, and that we have similar symptoms. I still do not know how much of my problem is due to the spine issue from whiplash or the concussion.

My main symptoms are headaches... is that your major issue? I do not have as many cognitive issues as others here.

I am curious to what your doctor said. My neuro said that the sprain/ muscle spasms can take years to heal. So I'm think that even after a year my wasn't even close to healing.

Another doctor said 'its no big deal. There are lots of people walking around with that naturally and it doesn't cause any problems'.

When searching the older posts here, there was one from years ago that I remember someone also had this. She didn't really post again after mentioning that but hopefully that means she is better.

When I was looking online, they have all kind of traction devices and horrible videos of chiros manipulating peoples spines with metal things.
Ahh! I stick to the stretching. I can get so tight if I don't keep stretching.

And, I learned that it is sooooooo easy to reinjure your spine! Please don't do it! I am still trying to get back to before january.

And drifting, my neck cracks and my collarbones as well. My PT said that it is the air getting stuck and the neck realigning because it is so tight. You should get an MRI. Neuros should do it.


Sorry so disorganized with the info. What did your doc end up saying?