Cervical Spine (Neck) Sprain/Strain

Описание: Dr Ozello's Sports Medicine Report: Cervical Spine (Neck) Sprain/Strain

**Disclaimer: Viewing this video does not take the place of seeing a medical professional. Please visit a medical professional for evaluation, diagnosis & treatment. Never perform an exercise that elicits or intensifies symptoms. If an exercise elicits or intensifies symptoms, stop immediately and use a viable substitute.

Cervical Sprain/Strain
Cervical Spine AKA Neck.
Strain: Injury to a muscle
Sprain: Injury to a ligament.

Cervical Sprain/Strain Symptoms
Pain, sore, achy, tight, tender.
Limited pain-free range of motion.
Muscle hypertonicity, guarding.
Slow, guarded movements.
Aggravated by motion away & toward injured muscle.
Aggravated by resistance.
Weakness.
Can have altered posture and/or antalgic position.
Possible shoulder pain.
Possible headache.
Possible TMJ pain.
Referral pain.

Start at current level & progress in small gradual increments.
Dynamic Motions: Slow controlled movements through a pain-free range of motion.
Stretching: Move slowly & hold a mild comfortable stretch.
Strengthening: Strengthen cervical spine, thoracic spine & scapular retractors in all ranges & bilateral upper extremities.

Build lifelong neck health with exercise and proper positioning. Neck strength, flexibility, stamina and motion are vital for proper upper body posture and motion.Neck pain is performance limiting and troublesome at every age and profession. Serious neck injuries have the potential to be debilitating and career ending for athletes and non-athletes.
Neck muscles connect the cervical vertebrae, sternum, collar bones and shoulder blades to the skull. They function to move and support the head.
Neck strength is vital to sports success. Neck pain from sports is extremely common. The origin of neck pain may be a violent twist of the neck or spine. Examples include wrestling and swinging a golf club. Collisions in contact sports like football, MMA and lacrosse lead to neck pain. Compression of the neck is another source of sports related neck pain.
Increase neck strength and flexibility to improve performance and lessen injury risk.
Execute neck strengthening exercises in the following directions. Bending the head forward, bending the head backward, retracting the head straight backwards, bending to the left side, bending to the right side, rotating to the left side and rotating to the right side.
Work through a pain-free range of motion while standing or sitting in proper posture. If an exercise elicits symptoms forgo that exercise and proceed to another.
Resistance training for the upper back and shoulders helps strengthen the neck. Weight training exercises such as shrugs, cleans and kettlebell swings increase neck strength and endurance.

Build and preserve lifelong neck health with consistent and correct cervical spine strengthening exercises. Develop neck health to live a healthier, fitter, more functional life.

Dr Donald A Ozello DC of Championship Chiropractic in Las Vegas, NV
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***Disclaimer: Please see a medical professional for an evaluation before starting an exercise program. Viewing this video does not take the place of seeing a medical professional. Please visit a medical professional for evaluation, diagnosis & treatment.
Never perform an exercise that elicits or intensifies symptoms. If an exercise elicits or intensifies symptoms, stop immediately and use a viable substitute. Exercise through a symptom free range of motion. Control the concentric and eccentric phases of motion.
Start your training at your current health and fitness levels. Increase intensity of your training in small, gradual, calculated increments. Please contact emergency service if you feel faint or experience chest and arm pain while exercising.

Please remember, you are exercising to improve your health and fitness.