How to Tell if a Sore Neck is a Muscle Spasm or Meningitis?
1. Introduction A muscle spasm causes a localized, stiff neck that worsens sharply with specific physical movements but completely lacks systemic symptoms. Meningitis is a life-threatening infection that causes absolute neck rigidity, preventing the chin from physically touching the chest, and is overwhelmingly accompanied by a sudden high fever, an intense headache, and severe light … Read more