Pain in the neck (cervicalgia)

What is cervicalgia? Pain in the neck which does not radiate outwards is called cervicalgia. The neck muscles are constantly under tension to hold the head up. Therefore they are often prone to pain through gradual tightening of the muscles which can also result in tearing from sudden sharp movements. Symptoms include: A sharp pain in the neck. Aching in the neck. Pain when turning the head sideways. What can the athlete do about it? Apply ice if a tear in the muscle is suspected. Wear a special neck collar to help the muscles rest. See a sports injury professional who can advise on rehabilitation. Look at possible causes of injury. What can a sports injury specialist do? Advise on a full rehabiltation programme of stretching, strengthening and sports massage techniques. Prescribe muscle relaxing medication. Apply traction   The information contained on this site is purely a source of information and can at no time replace the expert eye of a qualified professional. We recommend seeking professional advice before embarking on any form of self treatment. Neither the content or nor any other service provided through mybesttennis.com is intended to be relied on for medical diagnosis or treatment. Never delay in seeking professional advice because of something seen on mybesttennis.com.