Neck Sprain Orthopaedic A neck sprain is a stretched ligament or muscle in the neck. It may be caused by a sudden impact that force the neck to quickly extend beyond its normal range, and then snap back forcefully. This is commonly called a whiplash injury. Causes Motorcar accidents, head jerking during amusement park rides, falls or being kicked on the head are the most common forms of impact that may cause a neck sprain. Symptoms • Neck pain that gets worse with movement • Shoulder pain and muscle spasms • Stiffness and difficulty moving the head in one or more direction • Tingling sensations or weakness in the arms • Headache
See a doctor soonest to rule out injury to spinal cord if the above symptoms happen after a whiplash incident. Diagnosis Your doctor will ask about the event’s happening and examine your posture, ability to move, and the position of your head and chin. Your doctor may also check on your reflexes, muscle strength in your