These are only two of your 20 neck muscles. The primary function of the neck muscle is to support and move your neck and head. Your neck muscle structure surrounds your cervical vertebrae.

Orthopedic Surgeon is Begging Men Over 40 to Strengthen These Neglected Muscles to Eliminate Chronic Neck and Upper-Back Pain ...

When undue strain isn’t placed on your neck, its seven vertebrae and 32 muscles do a pretty good job of holding up your 10- to 12-pound head. Still, that’s a heavy load resting on a relatively ...

The human head weighs approximately 10-12 pounds in neutral position, but forward head posture can increase effective weight to 30-40 pounds that neck muscles must constantly support.

Nuchal rigidity refers to neck stiffness caused by bacterial meningitis and other serious medical conditions. A person with nuchal rigidity has tightness and inability to move the neck muscles ...

While most neck pain stems from minor muscle strain or tension that resolves with basic self-care, certain symptoms signal potentially dangerous underlying conditions that demand immediate evaluation.

Neck spasm symptoms If you experience a neck spasm, you’ll feel a sudden and sharp pain in one or more parts of your neck, deep in the muscle tissue. The affected muscle might also feel hard or ...

In the weight room, an often overlooked part of the body is the neck. NFL Up! has some tips and exercises to help strengthen the neck muscles and can help prevent injury.