I was involveds in an MVA back in 1998 where my neck and back were severly bruised. I continue to experience alot of back pain. X-rays show loss of cervical lordosis at C2/C3. Anterior lipping of the anterior vertebral is noted in C2, C3, and C4 respectively. There is a mild right curve of the thoracic spine extending from T4 and T11. What does all this mean? Its been 13 years now since this radiographic report. I am scared. My back is not getting better. To date, it still feels bruised to the touch.
Dear patient You have got thoracic spine scoliosis to right and cervical spine degenerative changes. This changes alters mechanical weight transfer mechanism and hence leads to neck and back pain. Nerve compression at cervical spine also leads to tingling and numbness in both upper limbs. I would advise MRI of cervical and thoracic spine with screening of whole spine to assess status of disc and nerve roots. You need to consult expert spine surgeon with report.  All the best