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.
Both cold and warmth can help with a crick in the neck, but for best results, you should consider alternating them. 1  Begin by applying an ice pack for 7 to 20 minutes. 2  Take a warm shower, use a hot water bottle, or use a heating pad, set to low, on the back of your neck. 3  Give your neck a break from both.