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What causes Stiff neck and head and shoulder pain?

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There are a lot of things that can cause stiff muscles, such as sleeping awkwardly, on too many pillows or in a strange position. Trauma where your neck, head or shoulder was affected. Sometimes even something mild like whiplash can cause a stiff neck. Swimming, tennis or anything that requires lifting heavy objects can cause stiffness. Sometimes even poor posture can cause neck and shoulder problems. Stress can also cause neck problems.

In severe cases, neck and shoulder pains may be caused by a serious infection or a tumor. If stiff neck is accompanied by fever, headache, nausea or vomiting and/or confusion consult a doctor, you might have an infection known as meningitis.

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