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.
Neck pain may result from abnormalities in the soft tissuesâthe muscles, ligaments, and nervesâas well as in bones and disks of the spine. The most common causes of neck pain are soft-tissue abnormalities due to injury (a sprain) or prolonged wear and tear. In rare instances, infection or tumors may cause neck pain. In some people, neck problems may be the source of pain in the upper back, shoulders, or arms. Cervical Disk Degeneration (Spondylosis)