cirrus. 1  Meteorology. a cloud of a class characterized by thin white filaments or narrow bands and a composition of ice crystals: of high altitude, about 20,000â40,000 feet (6000â12,000 meters). a cirriform cloud. 2  Botany. a tendril.
Arthritis, disk-related pain and myofascial pain syndrome are other common causes of a crick in the neck. A crick in the neck may not be solely confined to the neck. The pain may radiate down to the shoulder or all the way down to the back and will make it difficult to turn your head in one or more directions.
What causes a neck mass? Neck masses are common in adults and can occur for many reasons. Adults may develop a neck mass due to a viral or bacterial infection. Ear or sinus infection, dental infection, strep throat, mumps, or a goiter may cause a neck mass. If a neck mass is from an infection, it should go away completely when the infection goes away.