Neurological

Prevention and Treatment of Youth Sport Injuries
an Online Resource

• Burns
• Concussions
• Fractures
• Heat Illness
• Dehydration
• Lightning Strike/Cardiac Arrest
• Neurological
• Sprains
• Strains
• Wounds
• Overuse Injuries

Neurological (Burners/Stingers)

1. Common Injury typically received when contact forces compression or stretching at the neck. Pain and/or numbness may radiate into the arm.
2. Symptoms typically subside quickly within a few minutes spontaneously. Ice may still be applied for comfort and to reduce irritation to damaged surrounding soft tissues.
3. Your Athletic Trainer or doctor should be notified when you think you have had a burner or stinger as they may be able to evaluate whether there is a more serious underlying condition.
4. If symptoms do not alleviate quickly or worsen abruptly then 911 should be contacted because there may have been serious damage to neurological or vascular systems.

This tool was constructed using the expertise of certified athletic trainers, an orthopedic surgeon, and a certified teacher/web site designer. These professionals were selected for their abilities to interpret medical information and to instruct diverse populations.