What is the diagnosis method of stiff neck

Stiff neck can be diagnosed through consultation, physical examination, imaging examination, etc.

1.

Ask the patient when symptoms appear and whether there is a related medical history, which can help analyze the etiology.

2. Physical examination

observes the neck activity. If the neck cannot rotate normally, local muscle spasms, the patient has obvious pain, and affects the shoulder. Combined with the medical history, a preliminary diagnosis can be made.

3. Imaging examination

MRI, X-ray, CT, etc. can observe the physiological curvature of the cervical spine, determine whether there is disc herniation, bone hyperplasia, etc., and help clarify the etiology.