Signs and symptoms of neck sprain

• Pain in the back of neck which increases with movement
• Muscle spasms and pain in the upper shoulder
• Delayed onset of pain after 24-48 hours after neck injury. Neck-
• Headache
• Neck stiffness
• Decreased neck range of motion
• Numbness in the arm or hand

Tests and diagnosis

• X-rays of neck
• CT scan of the neck

Treatment of neck strain

• Massaging the tender area
• Ultrasound
• Cervical traction
• Aerobic and isometric exercise
• Pain killers like NSAID’s like acetaminophen, ibuprofen
• R.I.C.E therapy including rest, ice, compression and elevation.