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Neck Strain & Neck Sprain

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Neck strain is an injury caused to muscle or tendon of the neck that generally occurs when these muscles or tendons get stretched too far & tear, whereas neck sprain is an injury to the ligament of the neck. Symptoms of neck sprain and strain are similar and can be based on the size of tears and location. Symptoms of neck sprain and neck strains involve pain in the back of the neck and upper shoulder that become more and more painful as you move your head. Difficulty in moving the head or rotating the neck is a critical symptom of neck strain or sprain. Another symptom includes headache that feels worse in the region of the back of the head. Increased irritability and fatigue are the major problems with neck strain & sprain. Other symptoms are decreased range of motion and neck stiffness, tingling, numbness, or weakness in arms or hands. Diagnosing neck strain or sprain includes a comprehensive physical examination, your doctor may ask you how the injury occurred, what your sym

NECK PAIN SYMPTOMS & DIAGNOSIS

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Neck pain is a common condition, almost everyone faces at some point in life. Neck pain usually causes soreness or stiffness of the neck, can result in an inability to move the neck, especially when trying to turn the head side to side. Sharp pain, radicular pain, cervical radiculopathy, trouble with holding the neck in some particular position, or headache are some common signs and symptoms you can identify as pain. If neck pain symptoms progress you find difficulty in sleeping. It interferes in our daily routine activities as well like dressing, moving, or anything that requires turning head like driving, etc. When neck pain does not relieve for long time, medical treatment is likely needed to alleviate symptoms. To diagnose the cause of neck pain should be your priority & it can help set up a treatment plan. For diagnosing neck pain, knowing complete medical history is important, this includes current symptoms, occupation & person's lifestyle, etc. Neck pain is common w