Whiplash
| Symptoms | A form of neck strain, torn muscles and tendons in the neck. |
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| Treatments | Over-the-counter pain medication. Painkillers, muscle relaxants, and physical therapy. |
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome (Numbness Into Arm)
| Symptoms | Compression of nerves or blood vessels. Inadequate passageway through an area between neck and armpit. |
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| Treatments | Exercises and therapy, anti-inflammatory medications, and surgery in severe cases. |
Burners or stingers (Brachial plexus injury)
| Symptoms | Injury to the nerve supply of the upper arm. |
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| Treatments | Special neck roll, elevated shoulder pads, physical therapy. |
Rib Injury
| Symptoms | Costochondritis, Pleurisy, Fractured or bruised ribs. |
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| Treatments | Painkillers, ice, chest support, surgery if the case is severe. |
Postural pain ir stuffness
| Symptoms | Conditions could be whiplash, cervical spondylosis, wryneck, fibromyalgia. |
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| Treatments | X-rays, followed by rest, pain medications and physical therapy in mild cases. |
Cervicgenic and tension type headaches
| Symptoms | A severe headache caused by the neck. Pain may be triggered by neck movement. |
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| Treatments | NSAIDS, aspirin, and acetaminophen. Spinal manipulation and trigger point injections if it is severe. |
Intercostal (ribcage) Strain
| Symptoms | Mild muscular injury caused by rapid twisting of the torso. |
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| Treatments | Rest, Ice, Compression, and Exercise. |
Facet Irritation and Injury
| Symptoms | Acute lumbar or cervical face joint inflammation, resembling a herniated disc. |
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| Treatments | Change in posture, heat, anti-inflammatory medication, chiropractic manipulations. |
Cervical Disc Problems
| Symptoms | Pain caused by herniated disc presses on a cervical nerve. |
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| Treatments | Over-the-counter and prescription medications, exercise, physical therapy or chiropractic adjustment. Surgery is required if pain isn’t alleviated in 6 months. |