Wry Neck

Question 1

What is Wry neck

Answer 1

Involuntary contractions of the neck muscles, which usually lead to
abnormal postures and movements of the head

Question 2

Most commonly caused by

Answer 2

temporary tight neck muscles

Question 3

Causes include

Answer 3

Poor posture, repetitive neck movement, unusual neck positions, especially while sleeping , stress, sports or accidents

Question 4

A stiff neck can also be caused by another condition __________

Answer 4

Meningitis

Question 5

signs and symptoms

Answer 5

A tight, stiff feeling in the neck and surrounding muscles.
Difficulty moving the neck, especially turning the head to one side.
Generally one sided.
Often sudden onset
Aversion to cold and wind
Some people may experience headaches.
Pain may radiate down into the back or down the arms

Question 6

TCM diagnosis for Wry neck

Answer 6

Exterior invasion of Wind cold

Question 7

TCM diagnosis for long term Wry neck

Answer 7

Spleen qi and blood failing to nourish muscles

Question 8

TCM diagnosis Exterior invasion of wind heat would be in the case of _______ disease

Answer 8

Febrile

Question 9

TCM diagnosis Qi and Blood stasis in he channels

Answer 9

In the case of physical injury