Question

a 17-year-old high school football player is seen in your clinic with neck pain after practice. he reports the pain started after he tackled a teammate and was associated with tingling in both arms. what is next best step in management?

Answer 1

He has an impinged nerve. A way to fix this is rest, avoid any abrupt or aggressive actions. You can use a brace or collar, but let it rest because it will heal.