“Why does my neck hurt after the chiropractor adjusted it?”

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“Why does my neck hurt after the chiropractor adjusted it?”

I had a neck adjustment yesterday. My neck hurts bad now. Is it normal? What should I do?

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**Dr. Homer G. Wall** Chiropractor Arvada, CO · Accepted Answer

Dr. Homer G. Wall Chiropractor Arvada, CO

use Ice to calm it down and call your chiropractor for advice

**Dr. Jennifer Walder** Acupuncturist Dover, DE · Accepted Answer

Dr. Jennifer Walder Acupuncturist Dover, DE

That is not normal. It should not hurt. I would ice it for fifteen minute intervals.

**Sarah E. Stevenson** Physicians Assistant Memphis, TN · Accepted Answer

Sarah E. Stevenson Physicians Assistant Memphis, TN

Because they have adjusted bones that needed attention. Put cold packs for 15 min. Then hot packs 15 min.

**Melissa Wohlberg** Physical Therapist | Neurology Pikesville, MD · Accepted Answer

Melissa Wohlberg Physical Therapist | Neurology Pikesville, MD

There might be inflammation. You could try ice and ibuprofen. Also, try calling the chiropractor to see what he says.