परिभाषा
A neck sprain is the stretching and/or tearing of neck ligaments. Ligaments are strong bands of tissue that connect bones to each other. In mild sprains, the ligaments are stretched too far. Severe sprains will have partial tears in the ligaments.
का कारण बनता है
A neck sprain results from sudden movement. The movement causes the neck to go too far forward or back.
जोखिम कारक
Incidents that increase your chance of neck sprain include:
- Car accidents (known as whiplash)
- Assaults with a blow to the head
- खेल आयोजन जिनमें पूर्ण संपर्क शामिल है
- Strain of the upper back or shoulder
- फॉल्स
लक्षण
लक्षणों में शामिल हो सकते हैं:
- गर्दन में दर्द, especially in the back of the neck, that gets worse with movement
- Shoulder pain and muscle spasms
- Tingling sensations or weakness in the arms
- Headache, especially in the back of the head
- सोने में कठिनाई
- थकान
- ध्यान केंद्रित करने में परेशानी होना
- चिड़चिड़ापन
- Stiffness and difficulty moving the head:
- Side to side
- Up and down
- In a circular motion
निदान
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and how you injured your neck. Your neck will be examined. Your doctor will check the stability of your neck and the severity of the injury. Other sources of neck pain may need to be ruled out before your doctor can confirm a neck sprain.
Tests may be done to rule out other conditions that cause neck pain. These can include dislocations, spinal fractures, arthritis, and cervical disc disease. Your doctor may need pictures of your neck and spine. These pictures can be taken by:
- एक्स-रे
- एमआरआई स्कैन
- सीटी स्कैन
उपचार
उपचार में शामिल हो सकते हैं:
गतिविधि
In most cases, you should continue to move your neck. Go about your normal activities as much as you can tolerate.
दवा
आपका डॉक्टर सुझा सकता है:
- Over-the-counter pain medicine (such as, ibuprofen, naproxen, acetaminophen, aspirin)
- Medicated cream or patches that are placed on the skin
- Prescription muscle relaxants to ease muscle spasms
Ice and Heat
To help reduce pain:
- Apply ice or a cold pack to the neck for 15-20 minutes. Repeat four times a day for 2-3 days. Cold will help reduce swelling. Wrap the ice or cold pack in a towel. Do not apply the ice directly to your skin.
- Moist heat helps loosen tight or injured muscles. Wait for swelling to go away before using heat therapy.
चिकित्सा
Physical therapy may be recommended. Therapy appointments may include:
- Massage—to help increase blood flow and reduce tension.
- Cervical traction—a special technique to stretch the neck and reduce muscle spasm.
- Stretching and strengthening exercises
रोकथाम
To reduce your risk of neck sprain:
- Drive carefully to avoid car accidents.
- Wear your seat/shoulder belt.
- संपर्क खेलों से बचें।
- Do exercises that strengthen the neck muscles.