The movement of a body part in the posterior direction, i.e. backwards. (Also movement of a protracted body part back to the anatomical position.) Uncrossing arms and allowing them to rest at either side of the body; retraction of clavicles.
However, stiff neck is also a symptom of meningitis (along with headache and fever). Neck stiffness may also develop as a reaction and result of muscle spasm in various conditions that cause neck pain, including traumatic injuries. Medically Reviewed by a Doctor on 3/30/2015.
Symptoms Of Neck Stiffness In Kids. The most common symptoms associated with neck stiffness include rigidity and limited range of neck along with severe or moderate pain. The other symptoms associated with stiff neck in children include, High grade fever, which is indicative of an infection.