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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.
What is it when your neck get stiff?
Most commonly, when there is some dislocation of some joint of the vertebra, the neck muscles go in severe spasm. You call this condition as stiff neck.
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
Why do you have a stiff neck?
because you probably slept on it wrong, & your muscles get tense.
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
What is a firm sore lump on the lower part of the neck on the left side with stiff and sore neck muscles?
I believe it is the thoart
Do you have torticollis?
No. However, spasmodic torticollis is quite a painful condition (in the neck).
Why is posture important?
Poor posture puts stress on back and neck muscles, and stresses the spine - when the spine is twisted, it affects the nervous system, and stiff muscles can be painful.
Is Stiff neck is an example of hypertrophy?
No, a stiff neck (also called torticollis) is not an example of hypertrophy. A stiff neck is simply a problem of one or more muscles of the neck going into protective spasm to prevent further injury or compromise to the joints of the spine or the nerves of the neck or spinal cord. The neck muscles become tense, rigid and prevent movement, and as they do they might stand out a bit more than usual, but that is not hypertrophy. Hypertrophy is a phenomenon in a living organism, like the human body, a fish, or a blade of grass, in which an area or group of cells become larger typically because of increased demands of work placed on them.
When a person lifts his or her chin what is the source of the force?
When a person lifts their chin, the primary source of the force is the contraction of the muscles in the neck, particularly the sternocleidomastoid and the splenius muscles. These muscles pull on the skull, creating torque that raises the chin. Additionally, the action is supported by the engagement of other neck and upper back muscles to stabilize the head and neck during the movement.
How did your head swing?
with your muscles in your neck with your muscles in your neck
What is spasmodic torticollis?
a disorder of unknown cause, manifested as a restricted dystonia, localized to some of the neck muscles, especially the sternomastoid and trapezius; occurs in adults and tends to progress slowly; the head movements increase with standing and walking and decrease with contractual stimuli, e.g., touching the chin or neck
