Neck Strain - Cervical Neck Muscle Strain Symptoms and Treatment

Also known as Whiplash and Traumatic Cervical Syndrome.

Neck Strain is the injury that damages the ligaments and muscles that support the neck and head.

Neck Strain Causes

If a person is suddenly accelerated forwards (eg. In a rear-end automobile Accident), the head has a tendency to remain behind and the neck is bent Backwards suddenly and excessively.

The ligaments and muscles on the front Of the vertebral column and neck are stretched and torn (sprained). In severe Cases, nerve fibers may also be overstretched and damaged.

Symptoms of Neck Strain

Vary dramatically from one patient to another. Pain, limited neck Movement and stiffness may commence shortly after the injury or be delayed By 24 hours or more. Pain may spread to the shoulders, chest and back.

Other Possible symptoms include numbness in the fingers and forearm, difficulty in Swallowing, blurred vision, dizziness, noises in the ears (tinnitus) and nausea.

investigations: Neck X-rays are often performed, but are usually normal.

Treatment of Neck Strain

Rest, immobilization (neck brace), anti-inflammatory medications, Pain relievers, heat and physiotherapy.

Complications: Damage to the bony vertebrae in the neck, or very rarely the Spinal cord.

Prognosis: Most patients recover within a couple of weeks, but a very small Number continue with long-term discomfort, pain and movement limitation.

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