A characteristic symptom of stiff neck is pain and difficulty moving the neck.

This pain is mainly felt when the head is turned sideways. You may also find that the neck becomes stiff, but only to the extent that you can only look to the side by turning your body.

This complaint tends to occur in the morning after waking up, but in worse cases it can last all day.

The most common cause of stiff neck is sprains. The scapularis muscle is usually the most susceptible to injury. It connects the cervical spine to the shoulder. This muscle can even develop during everyday activities.

Whether it's sleeping in the wrong position, a sports injury. Pain can also occur when using a computer or mobile phone. Prolonged stress can also lead to neck stiffness. Yes, unfortunately, all of these can lead to pain. The easiest way to combat these is to take a break, get up from the computer, sleep on a proper pillow, get rid of stress and use muscle relaxants if necessary.

It is unlikely, but it could be caused by a herniated disc in the cervical spine. 

Warmth is good for stiff muscles, it relaxes them. Place a small bag of heated salt in a small canvas bag on the sore part of the body, or you can use a warm water bottle. But a hot bath or sauna may help.

Avoid lugging around and one-sided loads, such as sitting too long in front of the computer or standing next to the desk in the kitchen. If you do carry lighter weights (e.g. bags), make sure that the weight is evenly distributed in both hands. It is better to use a rucksack or wheeled trolley. Once the pain has subsided, you can do gentle, relaxing exercises, such as swimming. But you can also use a variety of muscle-relaxing creams and balms made from natural ingredients! A good massage combined with a balm can also help. If all this is not enough, visit a chiropractor, he can work wonders.

In most cases, the pain goes away in a few days to 1 week.