I really believe this is something I've been living with for a very long time. (Like close to 49 years!) If it's true, then maybe I have an explanation for always feeling like I have a "crick" in my neck.

The damage is the C1 vertebrae, with the rest being compressed. Like this (not my x-rays):



I figure I've survived this long, with thousands of roller coaster rides, bike riding, and yes, even a type of bungee jumping , I will survive the next couple of weeks while we find out what is going on.

That's not to say I'm not going to be extra careful now, because I am! So, I'll go dust my bike off, put her cover back on, and plan on hitting the roads once I'm all fixed up.