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03-10-2013, 08:07 PM
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I am just over 6 month’s post-concussion symptoms. It has been an absolute roller coaster, good days and bad. I just have a few general questions for my recovery. My headaches have become more manageable, and less frequent, which is good. When I do get them they all seem to stem from tight muscles in my neck and back. I am seeing a physio at the moment; I have been there 5 weeks. I have seen some slight improvement, but I am still waking up every morning with tight back and neck muscles which eventually leads to a headache. My question is what could be causing my muscles to be so tight every day and what can I do to relieve it and help my recovery!?? Hope everyone is well today. Thanks. |
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03-10-2013, 11:51 PM
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I do not know what your accident consist of...but I had major muscle spasms all in upper body,neck,face, because of many issues physically because of accident but the leading cause was anxiety/panic.The only muscle relaxer (out of A LOT) that worked was muscle relaxer/benzo that helped greatly was valium and I had to get cortisone shots because of physical problems.
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What Happened: In 2011 I was in a MVA . Symptoms: Physical: I am always cold in any season!!I cannot tolerate anything pressure on my head(sun glasses,hats)longer then a hour,Lock jaw/Displaced TMJ, Dropsey, Hands go numb, Arms go numb, back of head numb (when asleep),Muscle spasms in face & upper body,migraines, concentration headaches, dizziness, nausea, neck and back trauma (from accident), tinnitus, extreme light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, impaired vestibular system, balance off, Pupils NEVER equal, disrupted sleep cycles,speech problems. Cognitive: Cognitive Behavior, Brain fog, impulsivity, speech problems, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory, impaired complex attention Emotional: Unable to handle stress or overstimulation without getting extremely irritable or angry, easily overstimulated, MAJOR depression, major anxiety, Panic attacks Treatment so far: Treatment for PCS,PTSD,Depression & panic,Vestibular therapy, Physical therapy, Vitamin Schedule,Walking,No Dairy, No eggs, No caffeine, No artificial coloring, Sleep with 2 pillows, Very little sugars consumed, Eat healthy,No alcohol, Medications, limit stress and overstimulation. ~*~Learn to treasure yourself and your Divinity. Be willing to accept yourself completely. Be yourself, be graceful, be kind, be wild, be weird ... be true to yourself~*~ |
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03-10-2013, 11:53 PM
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thanks Mia,
What is benzo. I am currently taking magnesium which helps a little. I was knocked to the ground in August 2012 suffered whiplash and concussion. Definetley recovering, just tight muscles! !! |
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03-11-2013, 01:08 AM
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Benzo's are anti-anxiety meds. Benzo is short for benzodiazepines. They are a class of sedative. There are also muscle relaxants like carisoprodol (Soma) that can help your muscles to relax. You should not take them for long and not when you need to use your muscles in a strenuous way.
A physio may not have all the skills to manipulate your back and neck into proper position.
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03-11-2013, 02:40 AM
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03-11-2013, 10:49 AM
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There could be bulging instead of misalignment....I have C1-C5 bulging
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What Happened: In 2011 I was in a MVA . Symptoms: Physical: I am always cold in any season!!I cannot tolerate anything pressure on my head(sun glasses,hats)longer then a hour,Lock jaw/Displaced TMJ, Dropsey, Hands go numb, Arms go numb, back of head numb (when asleep),Muscle spasms in face & upper body,migraines, concentration headaches, dizziness, nausea, neck and back trauma (from accident), tinnitus, extreme light sensitivity, noise sensitivity, EXTREME fatigue, impaired vestibular system, balance off, Pupils NEVER equal, disrupted sleep cycles,speech problems. Cognitive: Cognitive Behavior, Brain fog, impulsivity, speech problems, word finding problems, slowed processing speeds, impaired visual memory, impaired complex attention Emotional: Unable to handle stress or overstimulation without getting extremely irritable or angry, easily overstimulated, MAJOR depression, major anxiety, Panic attacks Treatment so far: Treatment for PCS,PTSD,Depression & panic,Vestibular therapy, Physical therapy, Vitamin Schedule,Walking,No Dairy, No eggs, No caffeine, No artificial coloring, Sleep with 2 pillows, Very little sugars consumed, Eat healthy,No alcohol, Medications, limit stress and overstimulation. ~*~Learn to treasure yourself and your Divinity. Be willing to accept yourself completely. Be yourself, be graceful, be kind, be wild, be weird ... be true to yourself~*~ |
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03-11-2013, 07:52 PM
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I had an MRI about 2 months ago which showed nothing abnormal. Very frustrating having pain but not being able to pinpoint how to treat it :! |
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03-12-2013, 01:31 AM
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A standard MRI will not show the fine injuries common to concussion. A generic chiro is also not much help. If fact, if he did twist the head and pop the neck, he may have made it worse.
An MRI with the head turned sharply to the right and the left may show the lack of stability at atlas (C-1) to skull base (occiput). btw, An MRI will never show a need for a chiropractic adjustment. Plus, a radiologist would not be looking for the signs of needing a chiro adjustment. M.D.'s and D.C. don't mix. A good chiro may refer a patient to an MD but an MD will never refer a patient to a chiro.
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03-12-2013, 03:06 AM
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Did you always have neck pain? I am 4 months PCS and like you my headaches have decreased, but they with still be aggravated by too much noise, light, activity and stress. I had neck pain, but only noticed it 2 months after injury. I was getting wave sensations through my body, which I am told is tension. In my case I feel that this has led to neck pain, it is only now that I am taking anxiety medication with pain killing qualities that my symptoms are dissipating. |
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03-12-2013, 03:27 AM
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