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Possibly a side-effect from an automobile accident, some say a golfing mishap.
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What causes a stiff neck?
The question of what causes a stiff neck, also called torticollis, comes down to what can cause the muscles of the neck to go into spasm.Many things can happen to a person to cause the muscles of neck to go into a protective state of contraction that prevents any neck movement from occurring. Some of the more common causes are:Overuse and fatigue of the muscles and other soft tissues of the neckSleeping in an awkward or unnatural posture without much movementTrauma or injury to the neck (sports, auto accident, direct impact)Aggravation of neck arthritisMineral imbalance or insufficiency (calcium, potassium, magnesium)Thyroid disease
Can a tick bite on the leg give stiffness to the neck area?
Yes, stiff neck can be a symptom of Lyme Disease, which you can get from a tick bite. You need to see a physician as soon as possible.
Can tmj cause neck and jaw pain?
TMJ is a disease that can indeed cause neck and jaw pain. In fact TMJ is diagnosed by these pains.
Can degenerative bone disease in the neck cause ear noise?
Yes
What can cause neck pain?
Neck pain can be caused from a variety of conditions. If you sleep in the wrong position, it may make your neck sore and stiff. A herniated disc may also be to blame for any pain in the back of the neck.
What might it mean if you have swollen glands?
If the swollen glands can cause in the neck disease.
How do you fix a stiff neck?
Try using a heating pad on it about 15 minutes a night. Make sure you are not laying your head/neck in an odd position to cause it to stiffen your neck. Use a big fluffy pillow to support your neck at night.
Does malnutrition effect your muscles could your neck be stiff from it?
YES i have had stiff neck all my life and have been reserching and i have found that it was my spinal cord
What causes stiff neck with headache and weakness in legs?
The cause of this is fibromyalgia, if you suffer from vomiting as well.
Your neck is stiff is it because of your bladder infection?
yes
My dog has a stiff neck what could this be?
You should not give him anything - dogs should not develop stiff necks on a routine basis. If your dog has a stiff neck, you should take him/her to the veterinarian for examination to determine the underlying cause. This may range from arthritis to injury to cancer to infection.
What spasmodic is a stiff neck due to contraction of the neck muscles that pull the head toward the affected side?
Also known as a wry neck, spasmodic torticollis is a stiff neck due to spasmodic contraction of the neck muscle. The spasm causes the head to be pulled toward the affected side.
