Cervical Sprain/Strain

Definition:
An injury to a ligament of the cervical spine when the joint is carried through a range of motion greater than normal, but without dislocation or fracture; or an injury resulting from tensile force to muscle or tendon of the cervical spine.
Purchase 2 Phases

Symptoms
  • Neck pain
  • Neck stiffness
  • Loss of ROM in the neck
  • Weakness
  • Pain worse with activity
  • Pain less with rest
Causes
  • Whiplash injury
  • Improper lifting
  • Faulty posture
  • Fall
  • Direct blow
Treatment
  • ROM and stretching to neck
  • Posture program
  • Neck stabilization exercises
  • Upper extremity strengthening exercises
  • Soft tissue massage
Cervical Sprain/Strain Phase I

Purchase Phase

  • Prone Cervical Rotation R L
  • Cervical Levator Scap Stretch
  • Foam Wedge In Flexion
  • Sitting Posture
  • Standing Posture
  • Prone Thoracic Extension
  • Neck Support For Pillow
  • Side Lying Open Book

Cervical Sprain/Strain Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Thoracic Stretch 1
  • Wall Slides
  • Chin Tucks
  • Neck Circuit