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

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

Cervical Spasm Phase II

Purchase Phase

  • Thoracic Stretch 1
  • Wall Slides
  • Chin Tucks
  • Neck Circuit
  • Curl Press
  • Push Up Hold Top
  • Hummers