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.
A Neck Misalignment Can Cause Neck Pain and Discomfort. A Neck Misalignment Can Cause Neck Pain and Discomfort. Misalignments of spinal bones or in other words subluxations of the neck can be a hidden problem that can lead to neck pain, and stiff neck. Most often misaligned segments donât move like they should in the proper range of motion that is normal for the neck spine.