1 You may not be able to move your head without pain. 2  Torticollis is caused by severe muscle contraction on one side of the neck, causing the head to be tilted to one side. 3  The chin is usually rotated toward the opposite side of the neck.
This type of arthritis can be traced to a breakdown in your joint cartilage, and itâs linked with inflammation. Hips, knees, spine, hands and feet are most commonly affected. Rheumatoid arthritis is a known autoimmune disease which causes inflammation in the fluid of the joint.
The most common cause of pain in a single joint is an injury, such as a sprain. Additional causes for pain in one joint include bursitis, tendinitis, and septic arthritis. Common causes of pain in multiple joints include osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or pseudogout.