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Stiff neck

Stiff neck

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Stiff neck = lack of flexibility of cervical spine/ neck area.

Dr. Heidi Fowler reviewed this

27 year experience in Psychiatry

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Cervical (neck) radiculopathy
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Cervical (neck) spinal stenosis
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Last week. I had stiff neck but since then I still have stiffness in my neck and in my shoulders?

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I'm having stiff neck and shoulder muscles. How can I ease the stiffness?

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A 18-year old male asked:

Everyday I wake up with a stiff, tight neck and a sore area on the upper right side of the back of my head. The area doesn't hurt, it just feels dull, achy, and sore to the touch. The neck stiffness lasts all day. Any ideas?

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Why did I wake up with neck stiffness this morning?

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What can I do to treat this chronic stiffness in my neck?

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A 53-year old male asked:

I have severe neck arthritus. Stiffness and no pain. What to do?

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A 40-year old asked:

What do you suggest to relieve the pain and stiffness in my neck?

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A 53-year old male asked:

I have neck arthritus are their certain exercises to eleviate stiffness?

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A 16-year old male asked:

I have neck tension and stiffness from anxiety. Should i try stretching my neck?

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A 24-year old asked:

I have ongoing neck stiffness. What is a quick way to relieve while at work etc?

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A 53-year old male asked:

I have severe neck arthritus, mainly stiffness. What can I do to improve mobility? Thanks!

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A 40-year old asked:

My mother has neck stiffness, what should I do for her?

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A 16-year old male asked:

Neck pain from ipad use. What can I do to reduce pain amd stiffness?

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A 31-year old asked:

I woke up with left side neck pain and stiffness. What could this be?

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A 47-year old asked:

What to do if constant headache and stiffness of the back of the neck?

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A 26-year old female asked:

I have pain and stiffness in my neck and when I move the pain goes from my neck all the way up the side of my head what can it be?

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A 34-year old female asked:

I was having my neck check out for stiffness. During the testing i felt a sharp pain shooting down my neck. What can cause this problem?

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How can I stop neck soreness and stiffness?

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How can I get rid of the pain and stiffness in my neck?

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Headaches and neck stiffness only towards nighttime? Wassup?

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A 22-year old male asked:

Why neck stiffness cannot be illicited in infants to diagnose meningitis?

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Symptoms include headache neck pain and stiffness and I am constantly tierd?

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What could be the cause of headaches and neck stiffness only toward nighttime?

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