Pain and inflammation is reported due to the undue stress placed on this area of the body. For those with affectations of the lower limbs, and who use wheelchairs to get around, the mouth and neck become carrying tools too while the arms are otherwise engaged. Loss of movement in the neck, and painful inflammation have been reported. Also resultant are reports of necks being out of alignment causing blurred vision in one or both eyes. Locking of necks and many shoulder pains have been reported.
Reports also exist of carpal tunnel syndrome.
Feet Some thalidomide victims were born with one or both hips dislocated, or even malformations of the hip. This has often led to legs of differing lengths, and therefore has led to back problems. Problems have been reported in hips and lower back for those who used to wear artificial legs as they would walk by swinging their hips forward, whilst supporting the weight of the artificial limb. Differences in length of legs can lead to build up of hard skin, which without treatment causes deep and painful cracks. Those with short upper limbs are unable to care for their own feet and toe nails, creating other issues.