What Are the Causes of Muscle Spasms in the Neck?
Muscle spasms are involuntary contractions of a muscle. They are a common components of neck pain and injuries and can be the result of many different conditions. In most cases, muscle spasms are minor annoyances that improve quickly on their own or with conservative treatments. Sometimes neck muscle spasms can be a sign of something more serious or progressive. A muscle spasm or cramp can often be treated by using an ice or heat pack, gently stretching the muscle, and exercising the affected muscles.
