What is sternocleidomastoid sprain?
The sternocleidomastoid muscle is located at the breast bone/collar bone, in front of the neck, and extending to the back of the ear, a sprain to this area is a stretch or twist in the muscle and ligaments.
How do members experience sternocleidomastoid sprain?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with sternocleidomastoid sprain*
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Anxious mood
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for sternocleidomastoid sprain*
Who has sternocleidomastoid sprain on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 1 | |
| 50s | 1 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 2 | |
| Female | 3 |