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Suggest Remedy For Stiffness And Soreness In Neck

My 12 year old 150 pound 5 5 boy was injured at football practice tonight. He explained a pins and needles feeling above that first large protruding bone in his neck. He says he has feelings in his arms and legs. On the right side of the bone I feel a bump but it is not on the left side of the large protruding bone . Of coarse he is stiff and sore. I immediately gave him 2 ibuprofen and iced it for 30 min. It has been 3 hours he has alternated heat n ice 10 ice 10 hot all evening and ate a little to take another 3, 220 milligrams of aleve and ice packs to go to bed. What could this be and should I heat and ice. Does he need an dray or MRI.
Fri, 12 Jun 2020
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Orthopaedic Surgeon 's  Response
Hello,

If with bump at his neck he is stiff and sore then most probably there can be soft tissue injury to his neck but if he feels decreased sensation in his legs with difficulty in respiration or any difficulty with movements then you should consult to your doctor without delay and get a MRI done. For maximum safety you may give him a soft cervical collar to wear.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon
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Suggest Remedy For Stiffness And Soreness In Neck

Hello, If with bump at his neck he is stiff and sore then most probably there can be soft tissue injury to his neck but if he feels decreased sensation in his legs with difficulty in respiration or any difficulty with movements then you should consult to your doctor without delay and get a MRI done. For maximum safety you may give him a soft cervical collar to wear. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Mukesh Tiwari, Orthopedic Surgeon