Cervical Spasm
Definition:
A sudden involuntary contraction of one or more muscles groups of the cervical spine; includes cramps and contractures.
Symptoms- Pain in the neck
- Stiffness in the neck
- Muscle weakness or strain
- Pain or difficulty moving the shoulders or arms
- Headache
- Numbness or tingling in the shoulders or arms
Causes- Muscle strain in neck
- Fatigue
- Stress, and having tense muscles
- As the result of a fracture in the cervical spine
- Fibromyalgia
- Conditions that degenerate or put pressure on the intervertebral discs
- Trauma such as a motor vehicle accident
- Faulty posture
Treatment- Posture program
- Soft tissue massage
- ROM and stretching to neck
- Upper extremity strengthening
Cervical Spasm Phase I
- Prone Cervical Rotation R L
- Cervical Levator Scap Stretch
- Foam Wedge In Flexion
- Sitting Posture
- Standing Posture
- Prone Thoracic Extension
- Neck Support For Pillow
Cervical Spasm Phase II
- Thoracic Stretch 1
- Wall Slides
- Chin Tucks
- Neck Circuit
- Curl Press
- Push Up Hold Top
- Hummers
