Please Help..Idk whats wrong with me

[Gunner444]

I was recently in a car accident when a drunk driver crashed into me at about 35-40 mph..Ever since then I have to crack my shoulder like 50 times a day because the pain builds up to where I cant take it and have to crack it to relieve the pressure...And also ever since the accident ive been getting a pinching feeling in my back left shoulder blade..and also in the front of my chest..and it feels like someones pinching my heart, which causes alottt of pain..That was in February and its now May and it still wont go away, went to chiropractor and they did xrays and my spines curving to the left, but everytime I asked about shoulder or heart the never give me an explanation! Also went to the emergency room a few times and they won't do anything at all either, any ideas of what I should do?

[Gunner444]

Alright ill have to try tht thnx alot..Havnt went to primary care just chiropractor and ive been doing physical therapy there for a couple months but it doesn't seem to be helping at all..but if osteopath will help then ill give it a shot for sure cause I just want pain to stop since ive only been sleeping like two hrs a night, and I have to sleep with two pillows under head, one under chest and one under pelvis laying face down, cause any other way I won't get any sleep at all.

[Dee1956]

Hi I am so sorry you are having this problem.  You could try going to an osteopath, the have similar capabilities as a chiropractor however in addition they are MD's
Have you gone to your Primary Care about this problem?  I had a similar problem and my osteopath said that one of my ribs was slightly out of place.  I was sent to physical therapy.  While I did not think it would help, I was much improved after one visit.
I hope that you feel better very soon
Dee

[Dragon1973]

I have something that sounds similar to your chest/shoulder pain that when you crack it, it relieves the pain.  My doctor and chiropractor called it a slow moving rib, and it was out of place.  Sounds similar to your diagnosis.  (I have had numerous back injuries that caused my problems and scoliosis.)  I was told though, not to crack the chest when the pain builds up.  (A nearly impossible feat if you ask me...) The doctors tell me that it will only serve to aggravate the pain and prolong the problem.  I had to see the chiropractor three times a week for a few months to resolve this rib/chest problem.  But, it did work.  I occasionally get a flare up, but it goes away so long as I don't try and crack it by myself.  It was like a pain medication withdrawal!  Cracking it was temporary relief, but then the pain always came back with a vengeance.  Try some heat or hot bath or shower to relieve some of the pressure of the pain.  Really, I didn't have any other luck except the chiropractor who seemed to have fixed my rib/chest problem.  (As well as the pinching in the upper back area.)  I hope that helps you or gives you an idea of what you can do to get rid of the pain.
In addition to anything I have mentioned, please keep in mind, that while I or others may have extensive knowledge in many areas, you should always seek professional medical advice from your own physician, as it pertains to medical conditions or concerns.
Good luck, and if you have any other questions that I can help you with, please feel free to message me directly.

Sincerely,
Sandi (Dragon1973)
MedHelp Down syndrome Community Leader
& Ds Group Forum Founder/Moderator