Neck injury
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Common Symptoms
Emergency Warning Signs
Phone 999 if you or someone else has a neck injury and:
- is unresponsive
- has severe neck pain or cannot move their head
- has fallen from a height, like 5 or more stairs
Go to the hospital emergency department if you or someone else has a neck injury and:
- is intoxicated due to alcohol or recreational drugs
- is a child or vulnerable person whose neck injury wasn't accidental, for example if someone else has hurt them on purpose
You have had a neck injury and now have new symptoms, or a significant worsening of the following:
- severe neck pain
- a history of spinal problems like osteoporosis or rheumatoid arthritis
- changes to bladder and bowel function, e.g. urgency, frequency, difficulty passing urine, leaking, incontinence
- changes to feeling around the bottom and/or genitals, or sexual dysfunction, e.g. a recent inability to have an orgasm or erection
- numbness or weakness in your arms or legs
- clumsy hands, e.g. dropping things, struggling with handwriting, buttons or zips
- you also feel generally unwell
⚠️ This symptom list is for educational purposes. Having these symptoms does not mean you have this condition. See a doctor for proper diagnosis.
Medicines Commonly Used
⚠️ These medicines are commonly used for confirmed diagnoses of this condition. This is NOT a recommendation or prescription. Treatment must be determined by your doctor.
No medicines have been linked to this condition yet.
A neck injury can come from something small, like a muscle strain, or from something much bigger, like a fall from a height. If you have hurt your neck, you may have hurt your head as well.
Read more about minor head injuries or severe head injuries.
Read more: Minor head injury · Severe head injury
Symptoms of a neck injury
A neck injury often causes pain. You may also notice other symptoms, which can include:
- neck stiffness
- difficulty turning your neck
- muscle spasms
- headaches
- nausea (feeling sick)
- dizziness
- blurred vision
Read more: Dizziness (lightheadedness)
Call 999 if you or someone else has a neck injury and:
- is unresponsive
- has severe neck pain or cannot move their head
- has fallen from a height, like 5 or more stairs
Go to the hospital emergency department if you or someone else has a neck injury and:
- the person is intoxicated from alcohol or recreational drugs
- the person is a child or a vulnerable adult, and the neck injury wasn't an accident, for example if someone else has hurt them on purpose
Call a doctor if:
Call a doctor or the 16263 health line if you have had a neck injury and you now have new symptoms, or a clear worsening of symptoms, such as these:
- severe neck pain
- a history of spinal problems like osteoporosis or rheumatoid arthritis
- changes to bladder and bowel function, e.g. urgency, frequency, difficulty passing urine, leaking, incontinence
- changes to feeling around the bottom and/or genitals, or sexual dysfunction, e.g. recent inability to have an orgasm or erection
- numbness or weakness in your arms or legs
- clumsy hands, e.g. dropping things, struggling with handwriting, buttons or zips
- you also feel generally unwell
Treatment for a neck injury
Most people with a minor neck injury can deal with their symptoms at home. There are several things you can do to help.
There is more information on how you can manage neck problems.
Read more: Neck problems