সংজ্ঞা
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.
কারণসমূহ
A neck sprain results from sudden movement. The movement causes the neck to go too far forward or back.
ঝুঁকির কারণ
Incidents that increase your chance of neck sprain include:
- Car accidents (known as whiplash)
- Assaults with a blow to the head
- ক্রীড়া ইভেন্ট যা সম্পূর্ণ পরিচিতি অন্তর্ভুক্ত
- Strain of the upper back or shoulder
- জলপ্রপাত
লক্ষণ
উপসর্গ অন্তর্ভুক্ত হতে পারে:
- ঘাড় ব্যথা, 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
- ঘুমাতে অসুবিধা
- ক্লান্তি
- মনোযোগ দিতে সমস্যা
- বিরক্তি
- Stiffness and difficulty moving the head:
- Side to side
- Up and down
- In a circular motion
রোগ নির্ণয়
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:
- এক্স-রে
- এম.আর. আই স্ক্যান
- সিটি স্ক্যান
চিকিৎসা
চিকিত্সা অন্তর্ভুক্ত হতে পারে:
Activity
In most cases, you should continue to move your neck. Go about your normal activities as much as you can tolerate.
ঔষধ
Your doctor may recommend:
- 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
বরফ এবং তাপ
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.
থেরাপি
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
প্রতিরোধ
To reduce your risk of neck sprain:
- Drive carefully to avoid car accidents.
- Wear your seat/shoulder belt.
- Avoid contact sports.
- Do exercises that strengthen the neck muscles.