The causes, symptoms, and treatment of neck sprains and neck strains are usually the same. Sometimes, the pain of a neck strain is immediate. In other cases, it can take several hours or days ...

According to Dr Muttha, the cervical spine is key for mobility and neurological function, so loss of neck movement can indicate a spinal cord injury. "If the spinal cord is injured, nerve signals ...

At first, take it easy, and avoid any activities (such as sports or heavy lifting) that worsen your neck pain. You can also use ice for the first 24 to 48 hours to ease swelling and pain.