Necks which are stiff are very annoying, but they also can be gauges of some part of the body which is not functioning correctly. When combined with fever, light sensitivity, or sore throat, they may indicate meningitis. Stiff neck together with pain in the upper abdomen, vomiting and nausea can be an indication of pancreatitis. Some individuals may have swelling of the lymph gland. This is an indication of an infection of the neck. Symptoms include:

--Neck movement which is limited
--Pain in the neck
--Muscle contractions in the affected area which are sudden
--Not able to sleep in a position which is comfortable
--Severe pain radiating back from the shoulders
--Pain associated with arm pain and stiff neck
--Spasm in the cervical muscle
--White or red patches in the oral cavity
--Jaws swelling
--Sinuses which are blocked
--Pain in upper teeth
--Bleeding of the nose
--Nausea
--Headache
--Vomiting