A ligaments sprain of the neck can lead to symptoms including spasms, headache, stiffness and numbness in the arm or hand.
Tips to manage a sprained neck:
- Take an over-the-counter pain reliever.
- Apply an ice pack to the sprain for the first few days after injury, and then switch to a heating pad.
- Gently massage the area.
- Consider ultrasound or neck traction treatments.
- Ask your doctor about whether aerobic and isometric exercises could be helpful.
