i have this quarter size knot in the left side of my neck that appeared suddenly yesterday...it is painfull and i had a car wreck on the 14th...when i went to the ciropracter and he popped my neck i had this pain severe pain go up th back of my head to the crown on the left side and it is still sore...the ciro sent me to get an mri and i am supposed to go back to the ciro today but i am unsure of the neck adjustment...whout should i do? i am 24, 176lbs and am 5 3
Hi, The knot might be because of muscle spasms due to injury or an incidental finding whicChatDoctores into light because of the injury. In case it's because of muscle spasm or intramuscular hemorrhage, it will go on in a week or two with simple rest and icing. You can take some over the counter painkillers for pain in the meantime but if it's an incidental finding, you need to get yourself thoroughly examined and investigated, and once the diagnosis is confirmed. Treatment will be started accordingly. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.