Treatment for a sprained neck will likely consist of a variation of pain relievers, a garment to be worn around the neck, and potentially muscle relaxants. The pain relievers will often just be aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or acetaminophen to help reduce swelling and discomfort. A physician will likely recommend that a soft collar is worn to support the healing of the ligaments of the neck by helping support the weight of the head and to relieve some of the pressure from the ligaments. IT is common for patients to experience neck spasms as well after incurring an injury to the neck, which is why muscle relaxants are commonly prescribed as part of the treatment.