The reasons for having a stiff neck are many and
varied. It is easy to treat most of them at home. But
it is not advisable to ignore them. A stiff neck is
highly annoying. But this can also be an indication of
some other serious infection or even tumor. There can
be many reasons for a stiff neck. Whiplash or
ergonomics can be a few of them. Wear and tear is
another reason. You may even get a stiff neck by
sleeping in a funny position. A stiff neck is
something which should never be ignored. At times, it
can even be the sign of something systemic. In most of
the cases, a stiff neck is not really a cause for
alarm. But in case of certain situations as well as
combined conditions it may require a need for medical
attention. It is the levator scapula which causes the
feeling of a stiff neck. This is the same muscle which
provides the connection between the neck and the
shoulder. Thus, headache may or may not accompany a
stiff neck.

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