niǔ shāng bó zi

hurt the neck

The phrase '扭伤脖子' describes the action of injuring or straining the neck. It is commonly used in both spoken and written Chinese to refer to discomfort or pain experienced in the neck area due to various reasons such as poor posture, sudden movements, or injury. People might use this phrase when talking about an incident that led to neck pain or when seeking help for their symptoms.