A Back and Neck Injury can be minor or very serious, especially when there is damage to the spinal cord. Common neck injuries include spasms (contractions of the muscles in your neck), strains (tearing of a muscle or tendon in your neck), stingers (an injury to the nerves that travel from your neck and down your arm), and fractures. Common back injuries include sprains (tearing of ligaments), strains, herniated disks (a disk that ruptures or slips out of place from between the vertebrae), and a fractured vertebrae. The lower back is the most common site of back injuries and back pain.
Common causes of a Back and Neck Injury include car or motorcycle accidents, sports injuries, and work around the house. Both neck and back injuries can cause pain and limit your movement. Treatments for back and neck injuries vary but might include medicines, icing, bed rest, physical therapy or surgery.
General information on neck injuries including diagnosis and treatments, research, and other resources.