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Neck painNNeck painNeck painEnglishOrthopaedics/MusculoskeletalToddler (13-24 months);Preschooler (2-4 years);School age child (5-8 years);Pre-teen (9-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NeckSkeletal muscleConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2019-07-22T04:00:00Z7.0000000000000068.5000000000000572.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Learn how to identify neck pain in your child and properly care for them until they are feeling better.</p><h2>What is neck pain?</h2> <p>Neck pain can be caused by many different illnesses or conditions. It may be caused by a muscle strain. A less common cause of neck pain is <a href="/Article?contentid=777&language=English">swollen glands</a> reacting to a viral or other infection. Monitor your child's pain closely. Persistent or worsening neck pain can be a sign of a more serious problem.</p><h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Neck pain is usually caused by a muscle strain.</li><li>Symptoms can include pain in the back of the neck and limited movement of the neck.</li><li>Give your child acetaminophen or ibuprofen as directed on the bottle to treat pain.</li><li>If your child has a stiff neck and a fever over 38°C (100.4°F), go to the nearest Emergency Department. These may be early signs of meningitis.</li></ul><h2>Signs and symptoms </h2> <ul> <li>pain in the back of the neck</li> <li>pain around the shoulder blades</li> <li>limited movement of the neck</li> <li>holding the head stiffly </li> <li>tilting the head slightly to one side</li> <li>swollen glands that are tender to the touch </li> </ul> <p>If your child has a stiff neck, they may find it difficult to touch their chest with their chin. A stiff neck and a fever may be early signs of <a href="/Article?contentid=761&language=English">meningitis</a>.</p><h2>Causes </h2> <p>Neck pain is most often caused by a muscle strain. Your child may have strained their neck by sleeping awkwardly or turning their head quickly. They may have been sitting in front of the computer for long periods of time, playing sports or doing other activities.</p> <p>If your child injured their neck in a car accident, trampoline fall, high-impact activity or other serious accident, call 911 right away.</p><h2>Treatment for neck pain caused by muscle strain</h2> <h3>Pain relief</h3> <p>Give your child <a href="/Article?contentid=62&language=English">acetaminophen</a> or <a href="/Article?contentid=153&language=English">ibuprofen</a> as directed by your child's doctor until they have 24 hours without any pain. </p> <h3>Heat</h3> <p>Apply a hot water bottle or heating pad to your child's neck for 20 minutes. This will help relieve muscle spasm. Repeat this up to six times daily if needed.</p> <h3>Sleeping position</h3> <p>Instead of using a pillow, have your child sleep with a "soft collar" or a rolled towel around their neck. This will stop their head from moving too much when they are sleeping. A "bean-bag" or buck-wheat-filled pillow may also help.</p> <h3>Exercise</h3> <p>Your child should avoid any neck exercises or physical activity until they are feeling better. Impact or high-risk sports should be avoided until they can move their neck without pain.</p> <h3>Prevention</h3> <p>Encourage your child to stretch the muscles in their neck before any physical activity. Helpful exercises include:</p> <ul> <li>touching the chin to each shoulder</li> <li>touching the ear to each shoulder</li> <li>slowly moving the head forward and backward</li> </ul> <p>Do not apply any resistance to the head during these exercises.</p><h2>When to see a doctor</h2> <p>Make an appointment with your child's doctor if:</p> <ul> <li>the pain is unexplained and lasts three or four days </li> <li>the pain disappears for short periods of time but keeps coming back</li> <li>your child finds it hard to carry out daily activities</li> </ul> <p>Go to the nearest Emergency Department or call 911 if:</p> <ul> <li>the pain is severe and lasts more than two hours after taking pain medication</li> <li>numbness occurs in the arms or back</li> <li>your child has a stiff neck and a fever over 38°C (100.4°F)</li> <li>your child is drooling excessively or has difficulty swallowing</li> <li>your child is acting very sick</li> </ul><h2>​Virtual care services for children<br></h2><p>Boomerang Health was opened by SickKids to provide communities in Ontario with greater access to community-based services for children and adolescents. For more information on virtual care services in Ontario to support neck pain, visit <a href="http://www.boomeranghealth.com/services/massage-therapy/">Boomerang Health</a> powered by SickKids.<br></p>
Mal de couMMal de couNeck painFrenchOrthopaedics/MusculoskeletalToddler (13-24 months);Preschooler (2-4 years);School age child (5-8 years);Pre-teen (9-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NeckSkeletal muscleConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2014-12-10T05:00:00Z7.0000000000000068.0000000000000633.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Avec ses renseignements, vous apprendrez comment diagnostiquer une cervicalgie chez votre enfant et serez en mesure de bien prendre soin de lui jusqu’à ce qu’il se sente mieux.</p><h2>Qu’est ce qu’un mal de cou?</h2> <p>Avoir mal au cou est un problème médical courant. Il est habituellement temporaire. Il dure d’une à deux semaines. Un mal de cou est souvent causé par un claquage musculaire. Des ganglions enflés réagissant à une infection virale ou autre est une cause moins courante du mal de cou. Surveillez la douleur de votre enfant de près. Un mal de cou persistant ou qui s’aggrave peut êtrele signe d’un problème plus grave.</p><h2>À retenir</h2> <ul> <li>Le mal de cou est habituellement causé par un claquage musculaire.</li> <li>Une douleur dans la région postérieure du cou et un mouvement limité du cou sont quelques uns des symptômes.</li> <li>Administrez de l’acétaminophène ou de l’ibuprofène à votre enfant selon les directives inscrites sur le contenant afin de soulager la douleur.</li> <li>Si le cou de votre enfant est raide et qu'il a plus de 37,8 °C (100,0 °F) de fièvre, rendez vous au service d’urgence le plus près. Il s'agit peut être des signes précoces de la méningite. </li> </ul><h2>Signes et symptômes</h2><ul><li>douleur dans la région postérieure du cou;</li><li>douleur dans la région des omoplates;<br></li><li>mouvement limité du cou;</li><li>un cou raide qui maintient la tête droite;</li><li>pencher la tête légèrement d’un côté;</li><li>ganglions enflés sensibles au toucher. </li></ul><p>Si votre enfant a le cou raide, il se peut qu’il soit difficile pour lui de toucher son thorax avec son menton. Un cou raide accompagné de fièvre peut être le signe précoce de la <a href="/article?contentid=761&language=French">méningite</a>.</p><h2>Causes </h2><p>En général, un mal de cou est causé par un claquage musculaire. Il se peut que votre enfant ait « forcé » sur son cou en dormant dans une mauvaise position ou en tournant sa tête rapidement. Il est possible qu’il se soit assis devant l’ordinateur pendant de longues périodes, qu’il ait pratiqué un sport ou qu’il ait fait d’autres activités.</p><p>Si votre enfant s’est blessé le cou dans un accident de voiture, en tombant d’un trampoline, dans une activité comportant des contacts intenses ou dans tout autre accident, appelez immédiatement les secours en composant le 9-1-1.</p><h2>Traitement</h2> <h3>Soulagement de la douleur</h3> <p>Administrez de l’acétaminophène ou de l’ibuprofène à votre enfant selon les directives de son médecin jusqu’à ce qu’il ne ressente plus de douleur pendant 24 heures.</p> <h3>Chaleur</h3> <p>Appliquez une bouillotte ou un coussin chauffant sur le cou de votre enfant pendant 20 minutes. Cela contribuera à soulager les spasmes musculaires. Répétez jusqu’à six fois par jour, au besoin.</p> <h3>Position de sommeil</h3> <p>Plutôt que d’utiliser un oreiller, faites dormir votre enfant avec un « collier souple », c'est-à-dire un oreiller en forme de U, ou une serviette enroulée autour de son cou. Cela empêchera sa tête de trop bouger lorsqu’il dort. Un oreiller à billes ou à sarrasin peut également aider.</p> <h3>Exercice</h3> <p>Votre enfant devrait éviter tout exercice du cou ou toute activité physique jusqu’à ce qu’il se sente mieux. Il devrait éviter les sports de contact ou risqué jusqu’à ce qu’il soit capable de bouger son cou sans ressentir de douleur.</p> <h3>Prévention</h3> <p>Encouragez votre enfant à étirer les muscles de son cou avant de faire une activité physique. Voici des exercices qui peuvent aider :</p> <ul> <li>toucher chaque épaule avec son menton;</li> <li>toucher chaque épaule avec ses oreilles;</li> <li>bouger doucement la tête vers l’avant et vers l’arrière.</li> </ul> <p>Ne pas exercer de résistance à la tête pendant ces exercices.</p><h2>Quand consulter un médecin?</h2> <p>Prenez un rendez-vous avec le médecin de votre enfant si :</p> <ul> <li>la douleur est inexpliquée et dure trois ou quatre jours;</li> <li>la douleur disparaît pendant de courtes périodes, mais revient constamment;</li> <li>votre enfant a de la difficulté à exécuter les activités quotidiennes.</li> </ul> <p>Rendez-vous au service d’urgence le plus près ou composez le 9-1-1 si :</p> <ul> <li>la douleur est intense et dure plus de deux heures après la prise d’analgésiques;</li> <li>des engourdissements se manifestent dans les bras ou dans le dos;</li> <li>le cou de votre enfant est raide et il a plus de 37,8 °C (100,0 °F) de fièvre;</li> <li>votre enfant bave excessivement ou a de la difficulté à avaler;</li> <li>votre enfant semble très malade.</li> </ul>

 

 

 

 

Neck pain953.000000000000Neck painNeck painNEnglishOrthopaedics/MusculoskeletalToddler (13-24 months);Preschooler (2-4 years);School age child (5-8 years);Pre-teen (9-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NeckSkeletal muscleConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)NA2019-07-22T04:00:00Z7.0000000000000068.5000000000000572.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Learn how to identify neck pain in your child and properly care for them until they are feeling better.</p><h2>What is neck pain?</h2> <p>Neck pain can be caused by many different illnesses or conditions. It may be caused by a muscle strain. A less common cause of neck pain is <a href="/Article?contentid=777&language=English">swollen glands</a> reacting to a viral or other infection. Monitor your child's pain closely. Persistent or worsening neck pain can be a sign of a more serious problem.</p><h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Neck pain is usually caused by a muscle strain.</li><li>Symptoms can include pain in the back of the neck and limited movement of the neck.</li><li>Give your child acetaminophen or ibuprofen as directed on the bottle to treat pain.</li><li>If your child has a stiff neck and a fever over 38°C (100.4°F), go to the nearest Emergency Department. These may be early signs of meningitis.</li></ul><h2>Signs and symptoms </h2> <ul> <li>pain in the back of the neck</li> <li>pain around the shoulder blades</li> <li>limited movement of the neck</li> <li>holding the head stiffly </li> <li>tilting the head slightly to one side</li> <li>swollen glands that are tender to the touch </li> </ul> <p>If your child has a stiff neck, they may find it difficult to touch their chest with their chin. A stiff neck and a fever may be early signs of <a href="/Article?contentid=761&language=English">meningitis</a>.</p><h2>Causes </h2> <p>Neck pain is most often caused by a muscle strain. Your child may have strained their neck by sleeping awkwardly or turning their head quickly. They may have been sitting in front of the computer for long periods of time, playing sports or doing other activities.</p> <p>If your child injured their neck in a car accident, trampoline fall, high-impact activity or other serious accident, call 911 right away.</p><h2>Treatment for neck pain caused by muscle strain</h2> <h3>Pain relief</h3> <p>Give your child <a href="/Article?contentid=62&language=English">acetaminophen</a> or <a href="/Article?contentid=153&language=English">ibuprofen</a> as directed by your child's doctor until they have 24 hours without any pain. </p> <h3>Heat</h3> <p>Apply a hot water bottle or heating pad to your child's neck for 20 minutes. This will help relieve muscle spasm. Repeat this up to six times daily if needed.</p> <h3>Sleeping position</h3> <p>Instead of using a pillow, have your child sleep with a "soft collar" or a rolled towel around their neck. This will stop their head from moving too much when they are sleeping. A "bean-bag" or buck-wheat-filled pillow may also help.</p> <h3>Exercise</h3> <p>Your child should avoid any neck exercises or physical activity until they are feeling better. Impact or high-risk sports should be avoided until they can move their neck without pain.</p> <h3>Prevention</h3> <p>Encourage your child to stretch the muscles in their neck before any physical activity. Helpful exercises include:</p> <ul> <li>touching the chin to each shoulder</li> <li>touching the ear to each shoulder</li> <li>slowly moving the head forward and backward</li> </ul> <p>Do not apply any resistance to the head during these exercises.</p><h2>When to see a doctor</h2> <p>Make an appointment with your child's doctor if:</p> <ul> <li>the pain is unexplained and lasts three or four days </li> <li>the pain disappears for short periods of time but keeps coming back</li> <li>your child finds it hard to carry out daily activities</li> </ul> <p>Go to the nearest Emergency Department or call 911 if:</p> <ul> <li>the pain is severe and lasts more than two hours after taking pain medication</li> <li>numbness occurs in the arms or back</li> <li>your child has a stiff neck and a fever over 38°C (100.4°F)</li> <li>your child is drooling excessively or has difficulty swallowing</li> <li>your child is acting very sick</li> </ul><h2>​Virtual care services for children<br></h2><p>Boomerang Health was opened by SickKids to provide communities in Ontario with greater access to community-based services for children and adolescents. For more information on virtual care services in Ontario to support neck pain, visit <a href="http://www.boomeranghealth.com/services/massage-therapy/">Boomerang Health</a> powered by SickKids.<br></p><img alt="" src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/neck_pain.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/neck_pain.jpgNeck painFalse

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