Excessive cervical lordosis and its effects
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Which structure is usually affected when there is a protrusion of the injured disc in the cervical spine?

  • Nerve
  • Intervertebral disc (correct)
  • Muscle spasm
  • Facet joint
  • What is a common symptom associated with neck pain caused by a protruded disc?

  • Swollen ankles
  • Stiff neck (correct)
  • Blurred vision
  • Numbness in the legs
  • Why might a person with neck pain due to disc protrusion hold their head and neck away from the painful side?

  • To relieve pain (correct)
  • Mechanical blockage
  • Joint dislocation
  • Muscle spasm
  • What is a possible consequence of experiencing pins and needles, numbness, or weakness in the arms or legs?

    <p>Need for medical assessment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does treatment for Facet Wry Neck aim to achieve?

    <p>Normalise joint range of motion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Stingers' or 'burners' are common in which sports?

    <p>Rugby</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the most common cause of acute wry neck?

    <p>Locked facet joint</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sport is commonly associated with stingers/burners injury?

    <p>Rugby</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common symptom of excessive cervical lordosis?

    <p>Pain and stiffness, often worse in the morning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What soft tissue adaptive changes can occur over time in poor sitting posture?

    <p>Soft tissue adaptive changes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In facet vs discogenic wry neck, which part of the neck is usually affected in a locked facet joint?

    <p>Middle or side of the neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key treatment approach for stingers/burners injury in sports?

    <p>Rest and recovery until symptoms resolve</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neck pain typically presents with deep pain that may radiate to the medial border of the scapulae?

    <p>Discogenic wry neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition can lead to facial deformity due to permanent shortening of the sternocleidomastoid (SCM) muscle?

    <p>Idiopathic spasmodic torticollis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of neck pain is more common in middle-aged adults and can be triggered by waking up in an awkward position or after a long sleep?

    <p>Discogenic wry neck</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the typical presentation of facet wry neck in terms of range of motion?

    <p>Reduced range of motion, especially lateral flexion and rotation to the injured side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which condition involves genetic predisposition and can be triggered by birth trauma?

    <p>Idiopathic spasmodic torticollis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common cause of whiplash injuries?

    <p>Road traffic accidents/sports</p> Signup and view all the answers

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