Being in a car accident is a very difficult situation on a number of levels. Your pain is sometimes secondary to the aftermath of having your car at the mechanic as well as the stress of dealing with your insurance and potentially missing work.

While you are in a hurry to get your car fixed and back to normal activities, make sure to see your chiropractor before you make any major decisions. There could be underlying injuries that a minor stiff neck is not allowing you to uncover.

I’ve been on Tramadol for a big part of my life. I started taking it at 22. I had a severe backbone fracture, and it hurt immensely. Now I’m 47, and this pain is still with me. I don’t know why it is so. It’s just what it is. Tramadol is the only painkiller that helps me live a normal life. I’m probably dependent on the drug, but I don’t care as long as I don’t feel pain.