Treatment for a neck injury includes:
- Rest
- Neck brace
- Avoid activities that cause neck pain.
- Cold compresses
- Use cold compresses for at least the first 72 hours after the injury
- Warm compresses
- May begin to use warm compresses 72 hours after the injury
- Neck stretching exercises
- Neck range of motion exercises
- Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medications for pain:
- Narcotic pain medication
- Neck strengthening exercises
- Massage therapy for the neck
- Physical therapy for the neck
- Ultrasound therapy
- Neck injury clinical trials
