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.
Stiff Neck In Children Causes: Remedies For Neck Stiffness In Kids. Stiffness in the neck in children can be associated with a wide range of conditions. Neck stiffness is attributed to the muscle spasms or muscular stiffness in the muscles of the neck which can be associated with sinusitis or with more complicated conditions like meningitis.
A stiff neck may result from muscle strain. Photo Credit Hemera Technologies/AbleStock.com/Getty Images. Symptoms of a stiff neck include soreness, pain and difficulty turning your head. You may also experience headaches and shoulder or arm pain in conjunction with a stiff neck. In most cases, a stiff neck results from muscle strain and goes away in a few days with rest and proper care. However, a stiff neck may indicate an infection or serious damage to your spine. Consult your physician for an accurate diagnosis and treatment.