I've sprained by neck, ouuch?

Question

...............help, very painful, i cant even move my neck, it hurts so much.

Answer 1

Sprained neck(whiplash)
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW
Whiplash is a sprain in the upper part of the spine. It occurs when the neck is whipped forward and back, stretching the muscles and connecting tissue. The problem is known medically as cervical spine strain.
Causes
Neck sprains are usually the result of a car accident or contact sports.

Yes, I suggest, when you come to Pune, do visit an orthopaedician. You can see Dr.K.H.Sancheti; Director and chief orthopaedic Surgeon; Sancheti Institute of orthopaedics and Rehabilitation, Shivaji Nagar, Pune.
Signs/Symptoms
Possible symptoms include neck pain and stiffness, dizziness, headache, problems swallowing, nausea, and vomiting. The pain may not start right away.
Care
Your doctor is likely to have you wear a cervical (neck) collar for a while to allow the strained muscles to heal.
WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

* Wear your cervical collar until the doctor says you can do without it.
* Your doctor will tell you how active you can be. If your neck hurts a great deal, you may have to take it very easy until the pain lessens, or even rest in bed.
* Apply ice or heat (whichever feels better) to the sore muscles for 15 to 20 minutes each hour for the first 1 to 2 days. You can put ice in a plastic bag and place a towel between the bag of ice and your skin. For heat, you may use a warm heating pad, whirlpool bath, or warm, moist towels.
* Gentle massage may help your neck.
* You may use over-the-counter medicines such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen to ease the pain. Take them exactly as directed by your doctor.
* Sleeping without a pillow may help relieve the pain. You may also sleep with a cervical pillow (a special pillow you can buy at a medical supply store). You can also try tightly rolling up a small towel (so that the roll is 2 inches thick) and placing it under your neck.

Call Your Doctor If...

* Your neck pain is getting worse.

Seek Care Immediately If...

* You have pain, numbness, tingling, or weakness of your arms, face, or scalp.
* You have shortness of breath, a hoarse voice, or problems swallowing.
* Your headaches get worse or you have problems seeing.

EASE PAIN:

TIPS TO FOLLOW TO HELP:

1. While shaving, do not tilt the head backwards. Hold it straight and shave.

2. Do not work at your desk continuously. Take frequent breaks when possible.

3. Work at eye level. If the table is low, have a podium kept on table at even

level.

4. Do not try to reach things above your head. Use a step ladder.

5. Try to use common sense while lifting heavy objects. Do not strain.

6. Avoid long drives. Make a stop every 50-75 kms. Adjust the head rest so that

the head is well supported. Adjust the speed in keeping with the conditions

of the road. Do not speed up unnecessarily lest frequent applications of brakes should wrench your neck.

7. Use a firm mattress and keep your head level.

8. Avoid sleeping on your stomach. Sleep on your back or on your side.

9. Learn the neck exercises (range of motion exercises) from your

physiotherapist and do them at least three times a day.

Answer 2

Oh...I've had that before

Its most likely that you've just pulled yoru neck muscle.

Have someone massage it. Mine went away on its own in a week.

Answer 3

I would recommend that you see your doctor for further evaluation of the situation but in the mean time you may find a heating pad helpful to easing some of the pain.