Common causes of a stiff neck are a muscle strain or a soft tissue sprain or a joint lock . Examples include
1/sleeping with the neck in an awkward position
2/falling or sudden impact that pushes the Head to the side, should such as sports injuries
3/turning the head to the side repeatedly during an activity such as swimming especially front-crawl
4/slouching with Poor Posture whilst viewing the computer or watching TV or reading a book in bed
5/experiencing excessive stress or anxiety which can lead to tension in the neck
6/holding the neck in an abnormal position for a long period such as cradling a phone between the neck and shoulder
Speak to us at Rothery Health if you would like us to examine your neck
