Common "neck spasm" queries answered by top doctors

Medical Conditions - Neck Spasm

Neck spasm refers to the involuntary tightening of the neck muscle. This condition causes intense pain, which lasts for minutes, hours, or days after the muscle relaxes. There are multiple causes for neck spasms, such as strain during exercise, carrying a heavy load with one or both arms, or holding the neck in an improper position for an extended period of time.

All neck spasm Q&A

Can pulling a tight suit over the head cause neck pain?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In my opinion, what you had is a minor strain and dysfunction in your neck. Nothing to worry about.

Answered By

Sreenivasa Rao

I sprained my neck while moving a furniture, and I have severe pain. Please help.

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You got a sprain in the neck or shoulder muscles. Having a sprain after pulling heavy objects is a common problem.

Answered By

Maithili Patel Hemant

My right arm, shoulder, and neck are paining. What to do?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. In my opinion, it could be due to some nerve irritation following neck spasms due to facet joint irritation. Nothing to worry about.

Answered By

Sreenivasa Rao

What causes Sternocleidomastoid spasm?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Good to hear you are doing self-massage for SCM (sternocleidomastoid muscle).

Answered By

Mohammed Wajid

I have stiffness and pain in the shoulders after waking up in the morning. What is the cause?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You might have pain originating in the neck. It can cause spasm and stiffness in the shoulder.

Answered By

Sreenivasa Rao

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