Wry Neck

What is wry neck?

Wry neck is relatively common. It is characterized by sudden onset of pain and stiffness in the neck and upper back.
Comes from damage and subsequent locking of one of the facet joints within the neck. This then results movements in the neck to become limited. If forces are excessive due to repetitive actions or high impact or even sustained for too long. It can involve damage to cartilage or tear connective tissue around the joint.   

Causes

·       Upon waking up in the morning, 

·       Sudden movements of the neck, 

·       Poor posture,

·       Slouching,

·       Excessive prolonged forces,

·       Poor sleep posture. 

Signs and Symptoms

·       Typically feel one sided sharp pain,

·       Inability to turn head to painful side.

·       Symptoms increase with activities that require the head to turn to painful side. For example a head check in the car, bending forwards, neck extension, sideways movements, slouching or heavy lifting.
 

Myotherapy is able to help with releasing the muscles to allow for pain to decrease and movement to increase.
 

Sourced from: http://physioworks.com.au/injuries-conditions-1/acute-wry-neck and

http://www.physioadvisor.com.au/10439150/wry-neck-facet-neck-sprain-physioadvisor.htm