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Neck Strain

What is a Neck Strain?

A Neck Strain occurs when these become pulled, stressed, overworked – leading to inflammation and pain. It signifies a muscle/ligament strain, and in some cases, the muscle may spasm and cause intense pain and immobility for patients.

What causes a Neck Strain?

The spine is supported with muscled, tendons and ligaments. This supporting tissue can become injured or strained during sporting activities, or caused by twisting/lifting, aggravated by poor posture, and long periods while working at a desk.

How is a Neck Strain diagnosed?

Diagnosis includes medical examination, x-ray, ultrasound and/or MRI/CT.

Treatment and recovery

A Neck Strain usually resolves after days/weeks with anti-inflammatory medication.

Conservative treatment includes physiotherapy, anti-inflammatory and muscle relaxation medication. Spinal injection(s) to control pain for other conditions such as arthritis e.g. nerve block, epidural, facet joint injections. Recovery period can range between 4-6 weeks.

Surgery is only necessary if the back/neck pain/strain is related to Spondylosis or Fracture of the Spine.

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