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Neck muscle rigidity is usually accompanied by pain and difficulty in neck movement. It is especially felt when trying to turn the head to the sides. This ailment forces a person to turn with the whole body to look sideways or look back.
That is, when talking about muscle rigidity, the idea is about its rapid increase in tone, tension, and resistance to normal muscle contraction activity, which is characteristic of a healthy human body. Neck muscle rigidity is accompanied by headaches, pain in the neck, shoulders, or arms. What these symptoms indicate and how to free yourself from the pain, we will tell you.
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Neck and nape pain
The most common cause of neck muscle rigidity is ligament or muscle strain, especially in the shoulder blades. These muscles control the third and fourth cervical vertebrae. The cause of rigidity can also be a congenital pathology.
Causes of muscle strain
1. Sleeping in an incorrect position, which causes tension in the neck muscles.
2. Neck sports injuries.
3. Any activity that involves constant head turns.
4. Poor posture, for example, when a person slouches heavily while working at a computer.
5. Excessive stress, which causes tension in the neck.
6. Incorrect neck position for extended periods. For example, a person has a habit of frequently talking on the phone, pressing the receiver to the ear with the shoulder.
In addition, neck muscle rigidity can signal the onset of much more serious issues. There are many life-threatening diseases for humans that are accompanied by neck muscle hypertonus. This can be brain inflammation as a result of infection, as well as cerebral hemorrhage.
Possible diseases
1. Cervical spine osteochondrosis
2. Cervical arthritis
3. Meningitis
4. Stroke
5. Encephalitis
6. Parkinsonism
Every time neck muscle rigidity is accompanied by fever, it would be wise to seek medical help to check these symptoms. Self-medication can harm you, especially if it concerns the neck and back.
If you suffer from neck muscle rigidity, know that it is an unpleasant issue that greatly hinders daily activities. We offer you a video with exercises that will relieve pain in just 90 seconds. Everything should be done slowly and smoothly so that the muscles can stretch a bit and relax.
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