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What Causes Intense Pain In Lower Back, Neck And Shoulder After A Injury?

i was in a car crash 2 years past . i still have pain in my neck, shoulder, chest,and low back pain.i cant get up in the morning i am in so much pain. now this pain is going down my leg.the pain in the morning is like someone is sitting on my rib cage and chest and i just cant move .my doctor is not sending me for xray,or ct scan,i had an xray of my neck when i had the crash ,i was hit from the back of my car going up a small hill with a bend if this helps . i dont want to go out in the car but i have to. i have been off work then back then off again. i am now back at work because if i have any more time off i will be layed off.i still cant make my morning job as i am late getting in ,as i am a cleaner and i work 24hs a week witch is not a lot. but i cant do this its getting me down,i am on so much pain killers.even these dont help i just want answers to whats going on .please help i need to under stand why my doctor is not doing anything.
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have intense pain in lower back, neck and shoulder after a injury . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to certain reasons like trapezius trigger point , muscle spasm , disc problem or working in same posture for long time . But in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to disc injury or soft tissue injury . Whiplash injury can also cause such symptoms .I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to back , neck and shoulder several times a day , take proper rest , change your posture after after every few minutest while working and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon if condition doesn't get better . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI ornerve conduction test . Doctor may recommend particular stretching exercises , physical therapy , muscle relaxant or anti inflammatory .

Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Intense Pain In Lower Back, Neck And Shoulder After A Injury?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have intense pain in lower back, neck and shoulder after a injury . Well the symptoms you mention in query can occur due to certain reasons like trapezius trigger point , muscle spasm , disc problem or working in same posture for long time . But in your case it seems to me that the symptoms are due to disc injury or soft tissue injury . Whiplash injury can also cause such symptoms .I would suggest you to apply warm compresses to back , neck and shoulder several times a day , take proper rest , change your posture after after every few minutest while working and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Consult orthopedic surgeon if condition doesn t get better . Doctor may order CT scan , MRI ornerve conduction test . Doctor may recommend particular stretching exercises , physical therapy , muscle relaxant or anti inflammatory . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari