Neck

Hi all,

In 2001 I managed to sustain a anterior tear drop fracture to the bottom lower border of C2 and a T5 compression/crush fracture.

I managed this by tipping over on a patio on a bicycle and landing on the back of my head, so my neck was in flexion when it hit the floor.

I can crack most of my neck, and I can also do something similar with the top of my neck/head - it makes an alarming banging sound. I get a throbbing feeling in my tooth and I am almost certain my face has changed.

The posture of my neck is not good, and I believe I have basically forgotten how I am supposed to move my neck and head.

I have seen physiotherapists about this, but I have not had much luck.

I am looking for someone who has a lot of experience and success with sorting people's necks out, in the UK. I am willing to travel all over the UK.

Does anyone know anyone who can help?
Additional Comment I forgot:
Sorry the experience shouldn't just be whiplash, I am looking for people who had more experience with broken necks please. Thanks.

As the incident was back in 2001 I'll suggest that you don't narrow your search to physios "just" with whiplash as you need someone who knows about broken necks. The problem is chronic and as you say, you have forgotten how to move. The fractures are no longer the main things to consider but long term secondary problems that may have arisen since then. You probably need lots of retraining in movement and I suggest you look for an Alexander Technique Teacher. Look online and you'll find them not too far away. They are more expensive than NHS off course because private but well worth it.
I'm sure as well, that there must be physios in Yorkshire capable of treating you. Have you had NHS or private physio? Were you given a list of exercises to get on with yourself or were you receiving good hands on plus postural advice plus muscle imbalance stuff plus possibly pain treatment if neccessary?
Feel free to get back to me for any quetsions you may have
regards JM

has upper neck instability been ruled out?