How to treat a sprained neck

Spraining the neck may lead to acute soft tissue injury, cervical atlantoaxial joint subluxation, neck fracture, etc., which need to be treated according to the specific situation, usually including general treatment, drug treatment, physical therapy and surgical treatment. 1. Acute soft tissue injury: after spraining the neck, first of all, the neck should be rested and braked, within 72 hours after the sprain, cold compresses can be applied to the local area, and then hot compresses can be applied after 72 hours, which can promote the swelling to subside and relieve the pain. If the pain is obvious, oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, such as celecoxib, ibuprofen and so on. 2. Cervical atlantoaxial subluxation: regular traction treatment can be carried out, together with local physical therapy such as acupuncture, tuina, etc., and the above mentioned non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can also be taken orally to relieve pain. If necessary, surgical treatment may also be required, such as release surgery via oropharyngeal approach. 3. Neck fracture: If the sprain is serious and the fracture occurs, the fracture site needs to be fixed and repositioned according to the specific situation. The above medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor. After twisting the neck, if the symptoms are not relieved after sufficient rest and braking, you should consult a doctor in time to clarify the degree of sprain and then carry out targeted treatment.