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Is Stiff Neck After Fall And Hit On Head, Shoulders And Neck Serious?

i slipped on some ice and fell backward hitting my head, i felt some pain right away in my shoulders and what felt like my neck muscles, the shoulderpain went away after a nights sleep, but now, almost 2 days later, my neck is still stiff, it is far from agonizing pain though, just want to know if its likely to be serious
Wed, 26 Feb 2014
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Hello,
I have gone through your query and understand your concern.

Do not need to much concerned about this, this is mostly of muscle strain or sprain due to injury in the neck before 2 days.

You have to concern if you have any shooting pain, numbness, tingling or weakness going down from shoulder to arm and fingers.
Further symptoms like dizziness or headache are also to be concerned.
Because these symptoms indicate the nerve or nerve root compression or Slipped disc. This needs immediate evaluation and treatment.

If you do not have these symptoms, then better treat by following
Rest- Give rest to neck. But slight movement is always encouraged.
Ice or Heat packs over the neck for 15 to 20 minutes alternatively every 4 to 5 hours may help in relieve inflammation and pain.
Gently massaging the injury might help to loosen the muscles, though it is important to avoid massaging too deeply, as re-injury may occur.
Take pain killers like Ibuprofen will help in reducing pain and inflammation.

Hope this helps.
Please write back for further queries.
Wishing you good health.
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Is Stiff Neck After Fall And Hit On Head, Shoulders And Neck Serious?

Hello, I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Do not need to much concerned about this, this is mostly of muscle strain or sprain due to injury in the neck before 2 days. You have to concern if you have any shooting pain, numbness, tingling or weakness going down from shoulder to arm and fingers. Further symptoms like dizziness or headache are also to be concerned. Because these symptoms indicate the nerve or nerve root compression or Slipped disc. This needs immediate evaluation and treatment. If you do not have these symptoms, then better treat by following Rest- Give rest to neck. But slight movement is always encouraged. Ice or Heat packs over the neck for 15 to 20 minutes alternatively every 4 to 5 hours may help in relieve inflammation and pain. Gently massaging the injury might help to loosen the muscles, though it is important to avoid massaging too deeply, as re-injury may occur. Take pain killers like Ibuprofen will help in reducing pain and inflammation. Hope this helps. Please write back for further queries. Wishing you good health.