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?

Need for medical assessment Signup and view all the answers

What does treatment for Facet Wry Neck aim to achieve?

Normalise joint range of motion Signup and view all the answers

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

Rugby Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common cause of acute wry neck?

Locked facet joint Signup and view all the answers

Which sport is commonly associated with stingers/burners injury?

Rugby Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of excessive cervical lordosis?

Pain and stiffness, often worse in the morning Signup and view all the answers

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

Soft tissue adaptive changes 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?

Middle or side of the neck Signup and view all the answers

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

Rest and recovery until symptoms resolve 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?

Discogenic wry neck Signup and view all the answers

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

Idiopathic spasmodic torticollis 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?

Discogenic wry neck Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

Idiopathic spasmodic torticollis Signup and view all the answers

What is a common cause of whiplash injuries?

Road traffic accidents/sports Signup and view all the answers