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.
The SCM Muscle in the Neck, it doesnât Typically Cause Neck Pain, But can cause a Slew of Neck Related Problems! To start off, the SCM muscle is actually named the sternocleidomastoid muscle. This muscle is responsible for specific neck and head motions and is split into two parts. The interesting thing is that neither part sends pain to the neck, however, it can often cause jaw pain or pain that travels up into the head. Besides headache-like pain and pain in the cheek or jaw region, it has also been linked to eye disturbances, sinus problems, inner ear problems, and even dizziness.