Expert: Dr. Paul Newhart - 1/12/2008

Question
about 2 months ago i had a snowboarding accident where i broke off my 2 front teeth. after about 2 weeks after the accidents a had a stiff neck when i bend my neck backwards i feel this pain in the middle of my neck behind my head and on my right side of my neck. since the i went to see the chiro for like 8 visits a massage therapists and now i am on my 7 th visit at the acupunture because none of that has seemed to work. Ive been really worried and stressed about this and now i dont know what to do or who to go see please help. the pain has not lessened and i also have middle back pain when i move my back a certain position beside my shoulder blades.

Answer
Have you ever had an x-ray to make sure you had no fractures?  This is very common with this type of injury.  Another possibility is a herniation of the disk, which may be causing the pain.  If you are having no relief conservatively, you may need to see an orthopedist.