Neck stiffness, stiff neck and nuchal rigidity are terms often used interchangeably to describe the medical condition when one experiences discomfort or pain when trying to turn, move, or flex the neck.
Most common diseases
Cold Exposure
The defense of body temperature against environmental thermal challenges is a core objective of homeostatic regulation governed by the autonomic nervous system. Autonomous mechanisms of thermoregulation are only weakly affected by top-down modulation, allowing only transient tolerance for extreme cold. There is[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Fracture
J Appl Oral Sci. 2018;26:e20180004. doi: 10.1590/1678-7757-2018-0004. Epub 2018 Aug 20. Author information 1 Departamento de Prótese e Materiais Odontológicos, Faculdade de Odontologia, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia, Uberlândia, Minas Gerais, Brasil. 2 Escola Técnica de Saúde, Universidade Federal de Uberlândia,[…] [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Whiplash Injury
Some other Whiplash symptoms are: Blurred Vision Dizziness Headaches Shoulder Pain Neck Pain Arm Pain Neck Stiffness Low Back Pain Reduced Range of Motion in the Neck The [aicaorthospine.com]
First Symptons of Whiplash or a Neck Sprain Pain, stiffness and restricted movement in your neck Stiffness or soreness in your shoulders and upper back Headaches, nausea or [spencerssolicitors.com]
Symptoms may include: Neck pain Neck stiffness Dizziness Ringing in ears Blurred vision Concentration or memory problems Irritability Sleeplessness Tiredness The symptoms [cumc.columbia.edu]
Hernia
Generally, meningitis causes a sudden onset of: high fever headache stiff neck Other symptoms may include: nausea vomiting sensitivity to light (photophobia) confusion Endophthalmitis [healthline.com]
Cervical Osteoarthritis
Your neck bones and cartilage deteriorate over time, leading to troubling symptoms, like unrelenting neck pain and neck stiffness. [health.howstuffworks.com]
There may also be neck stiffness, tingling or numbness in the shoulders and arms, or pain in the back of the head. Symptoms may be gradual or sudden in onset. [orthowestfl.com]
Neck pain and stiffness is a common complaint among adults, and this common problem may actually be a sign of cervical osteoarthritis. [health.howstuffworks.com]
Fibromyalgia
From Wikidata Jump to navigation Jump to search chronic disorder of unknown etiology characterized by pain, stiffness, and tenderness in the muscles of neck, shoulders, back [wikidata.org]
hips, arms, and legs edit English fibromyalgia chronic disorder of unknown etiology characterized by pain, stiffness, and tenderness in the muscles of neck, shoulders, back [wikidata.org]
Cervical Spondylosis
Influence of cervical spine stabilization via Stiff Neck on the postural system in healthy patients: compensation or decompensation of the postural system? [uspharmacist.com]
[…] legs Muscles spasm, neck stiffness Headache Neck and arm pain can be caused by compression of nerves travelling from cervical spine to arm Cervical Spondylosis - Causes and [singhealth.com.sg]
Prolonged use of collar may reduce muscle tone and cause neck stiffness from disuse. [boneandspine.com]
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Patients suffered from at least four of the following eight symptoms: reduced memory or concentration level; pharyngalgia; neck stiffness or axillary lymph node enlargement [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
In a typical severe case the early manifestations included localized muscular weakness, stiffness of the neck and back, headache, diarrhea and temperature elevation. [doi.org]
[…] or armpit areas Aching or stiff muscles Multi-joint pain Headache of new type, pattern, or severity Post-exercise malaise or illness feeling which lasts more than 24 hours [lifeextension.com]
Meningitis
See How Neck Pain and Headache Can Occur Together Stiff neck. [spine-health.com]
"Neck pain and stiff neck". NHS Choices. National Health Service. 10 December 2014. Retrieved 27 October 2015. "Stiff Neck". MedicineNet. 30 March 2015. [en.wikipedia.org]
[…] of headache, fever, neck stiffness, and altered mental status. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Meningoencephalitis
Neurological examination was normal except for neck stiffness. There was no history of chest pain, cough or breathlessness. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
It is typically acute and associated with neck stiffness, nausea, fever and changes in mental state and/or other neurological symptoms and/or signs. [ichd-3.org]
If you have viral meningitis, symptoms may include fever, light sensitivity, headache, and a stiff neck. [hopkinsmedicine.org]