Here Come the Injuries…
Posted by Stephen on
March 29, 2007
After my accident it seemed that I’d be OK. That’s what I was hoping. I hate having to put my life on hold because of injuries. Even the day after, it was difficult to tell if there was anything broken with me. Well, today, and especially after driving back and forth from downtown, I now know where it hurts. My neck is so screwed up right now. I guess after two other car accidents where I was not at fault, your body just gets weakened. I’m also a lot older now so any injuries I do have take longer to heal.
The other thing I’ve noticed is that when I take a deep breath, my kneck cracks. That wasn’t there before. My back feels like someones been kicking me. Although I don’t feel pain per se, I’m definitley sore now and I’m just tired easily from holding up my neck or sitting for too long. This is really annoying.
Hopefully my Chiropractor can fix me up. I did see my doctor this week, but it was before things started to get noticeable. I have to see him again in three weeks to follow up so I’ll just keep a journal so I can report how things have progressed.
Whatever you do, dont go for a massage as that will cause more damage to you neck/back.
Oh believe me, I don’t want anyone touching me right now, though I did go to the Chiropractor today. He’s never seen me this screwed up, and coincidentally, he actually had me at the office a few days before the accident so he knew that something wasn’t right when I came in today. I’ve never squealed that much in his office. I’m a little embarrassed
“Looks like we got us a sow here, instead of a boar….I bet you can squeal like a pig.”
I don’t trust chiropractors as I think they do more harm than good but I know a lot of people swear by them. Take care of yourself so it doesn’t turn into anything more serious, you don’t want to mess around with neck (or kneck, lol) or back injuries.
I actually had an opposite experience. A few years back, I was rear ended. The physio spent weeks working on me, but really didn’t do anything. The doctor kept prescribing drugs. I wasn’t getting my motion back.
On a whim, I went to a Chiropractor. He fixed me in 2 sessions to the point where a substantial amount of my mobility came back. Subsequent visits got me moving better than I did before the accident.
Since then, I’ve been going to the same Chiropractor. I guess it depends if you have a good one or not. My Chiropractor doesn’t just crack me and get rid of me. I’ve known some to do that, and I’ve never gone back. The Chiro I have does stuff like active release and pressure points. My appointments are at least 30 minutes most of the time. I also think, some peoples bodies react differently to various treatments. Physio works for some people. It doesn’t for me. I need to squeal to fix my pain
Don’t wait 3 weeks Stephen, go to your doctor right away. If this goes goes to the lawyers they will question the seriousnessof your injuries if you delayed. Go see your doctor often too. The doctors report is gold during litigation.
I think I found out that I won’t be able to. My girlfriend has noticed that I keep moving in my sleep. I’ll need those muscle relaxants prescribed to keep me from squirming and to keep me from having to kneel in front of my desk to work. I just can’t seem to stay seated without my back going numb.
…mmhmm. These “two other car accidents” don’t include an incident involving your parents’ car, a gravel road, some fish-tailin’, and a couple other high school chumps back in the day, do they? ‘Cause that would’ve caused some weakening too, don’t forget! (Though the “not at fault” part can be questioned here
Seriously though man, wow, I’m sorry to read about all this. That really sucks. I know how much you loved that little Subaru, but more than that, it’s your health/body I’m talking about. Take care of yourself, dude!
Thanks Man! Alive is a good option.
I think we were just a little bit more flexible in our youth. Turning into glass in our old age ya know. You make us sound like a bunch of back country hicks with the gravel road fish tailin’. Yee Haw!
Pass the banjo!
However, the Subaru tends to stay on all fours even sideways on gravel. Well tested
I’ll know on Wednesday if I have to lay her to rest. Hopefully not. If they can fix it right, I’ll be driving it till it dies of natural causes. I think it’ll deserve a cut polish, detail, and some new Summer Tires.
Hey man, you were the one who decided to be the hick, not us!
Hope they can save ‘er, man.
Take my advice Stephen, go see your doctor right away and regulalry there after. tell him even the most trivial discomfort because your case and settlement will be largely determined by the report.
How’s the progress … At our age, I think every knocks has to be taken seriously
Well i have a friend once who broke his finger, didn’t even know he broke it. Waited a week before the small sharp pain finally got to him. He lamented saying he wanted to save on the $ and thought it was just nothing
It’s going. I was carrying around a big camera bag during the LG Event and I don’t think it was a good idea. Felt really sore and a little clammy for a couple days after. I’m better know, but my lower back feels a little funny right now.