Neck spasm
A neck spasm is an involuntary contraction of the muscles in the neck region.[1]
Asymmetrical neck spasms following cervical artificial disc replacement surgery.
Causes of neck spasm
The possible causes of neck spasms include:
- Anxiety
- Muscle strain
- Tension
- Tetanus
- Spasmodic torticollis
- Stress
- Surgery
- Viral infection
- Whiplash injury
- or other causes of spasm
References
- Pierre Rouzier (2005-04-29). "Adult Health Advisor 2005.4 - Neck Spasms". McKesson Provider Technologies. Archived from the original on 2008-02-07. Retrieved 2008-04-29.
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