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A sprain in your neck may not sound like a big deal, but any neck injury is potentially serious. If you don’t get it examined and treated, you can suffer devastating consequences, even from a simple injury like a neck sprain. A healthy neck and upper spine maintain your mobility and enable an active lifestyle. Following an acute injury or after a prolonged period of neck pain, call on the spine experts at the Spine & Rehab Group to begin your neck sprain recovery and avoid further complications.
Cervical sprain or neck sprain is a serious condition because it affects the optimal function of the cervical spine: your neck. Your spine houses the spinal cord, which allows signals to flow to and from your brain. This communication through nerves controls all aspects of your body. The cervical or top end of the spine is the most flexible segment, as it allows neck movements in all directions. As a result, your neck is also the most vulnerable section of your spine.
A cervical sprain, also called a neck sprain, is a soft tissue injury that affects the ligaments in the cervical spine or neck, leading to pain and other symptoms. Ligaments in the cervical spine hold the vertebrae in the spinal cord together, stabilizing the spine and protecting the cervical discs. You can overstretch the ligaments to a point of injury, if you’re not careful.
If you suffer constant neck pain or upper back pain, it may be impossible to enjoy the things you used to do without the proper treatment. Dr. Amr Hosny and his team of spine doctors at the Spine & Rehab Group offer specialized sprained neck treatment. They have offices in New York City and across Morris County, Union County and Bergen County, New Jersey; one of them is near you.
Amr Hosny, MD, MBA, FASA
David Chu, MD, FAAPMR
Vivek Mehta, MD, FAAPMR
Deepali Gupta, MD, DABA, DABPM
Ligament damage is hard to miss, especially in the spine. You experience neck pain to such a degree that it prevents you from completing ordinary daily tasks. When the pain is this bad, you need to see a spine doctor for diagnosis and treatment. Other symptoms of a cervical or neck sprain include:
With a serious sprain, you’ll experience more severe symptoms, such as:
Your best pain specialist at the Spine & Rehab Group have the latest medical equipment to ensure a correct diagnosis and the best sprained neck treatment. Find the best pain clinic in the Financial District, Greenwich Village and Midtown Manhattan or in Paramus, Riverdale, Englewood Cliffs, Cranford and East Brunswick, New Jersey.
The most common cause of a cervical sprain or a neck sprain is a severe force or trauma on the body. The suddenness of the force exerts excess pressure on the cervical ligaments, leading to neck injury or whiplash. This type of injury jolts your neck backward or forward, causing damage to soft tissues such as ligaments or muscles. Such exertion on the ligaments can occur due to:
Your spine specialist starts treatment with a thorough medical review and diagnostic tests. The findings help narrow down the cause of the neck sprain and determine the best path to neck sprain recovery.
The Spine and Rehab Group has been amazing to me! I had started having some neck issues, and they helped me understand what was happening and how their treatment worked. Dr. Hosny really cares about making sure that you’re taken care of.
Ford K. ★★★★★I've shown up so that my pain in the neck could become better. I've had an adjustment from Dr. Hosny, and the knowledge I've gained has helped me get the best care for my condition possible. The information Dr. Hosny provided has given me an upper hand in my progressive care journey. Thank you, The Spine and Rehab Group
Lysanne H.While everyone is at risk of cervical sprain in case of neck injury, there are situations that can make you more vulnerable. By learning these risk factors, you can stay safe and avoid this debilitating spine disorder. Risk factors for cervical neck sprain include:
Your doctor first reviews the location, symptoms and severity of the ligament damage before determining how to treat your neck sprain. The diagnostics results become the basis for your individualized treatment plan. Treatment options for cervical sprain include:
If your neck pain is affecting your life, it’s time to see a spine specialist and learn how to treat a sprained neck. Talk to the doctors at the Spine & Rehab Group today. With eight locations in New York City and northern New Jersey, they can serve you wherever you are. Contact the nearest office for a consultation with the best neck and back specialists.
Dr. Hosny is a distinguished physician, educator, and healthcare leader with a commitment to advancing health equity and accessibility in the rapidly evolving landscape of modern healthcare. After completing his residency at St. Luke's Roosevelt Hospital Center, affiliated with Columbia University in New York City, he pursued an Interventional Spine Fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, part of Harvard Medical School in Boston, MA.
Dr. Hosny has held prominent roles in academic medicine, including serving as an Associate Clinical Professor at New York Medical College and as the Interventional Spine Fellowship Program Director. These positions reflect his dedication to mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals and advancing the field of interventional spine care.
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