Cervical spondylitis is a major cause of neck stiffness and its basic symptoms are listed below:
Pain in neck and shoulders Difficulty in movement of neck and head Neck stiffness, especially when you wake in the morning Frequent headaches, especially in the back of the head Numbness & weakness of hands, shoulder and arms

Cervical spondylitis accompanies neck stiffness that may ultimately lead to severe pain. Cervical spondylitis is characterized by neck pain that generally occurs due to degeneration of joints in our neck. Cervical spondylitis and neck stiffness are interrelated and often one leads to other. Cervical spondylitis is a critical disease that requires immediate medical care, but more than treatment it requires prevention that can be achieved with correct body postures. To live your life to the fullest prevent neck stiffness and cervical spondylitis with an improved lifestyle.

Cervical spondylitis, headaches, neck pain, Neck stiffness, Numbness or weakness, shoulders pain Neck stiffness is a medical condition characterized by soreness and difficulty in neck movements, especially when you try to turn your neck sideways. It can be quite critical as you need to move your entire body when you want to see sideways and at the back. It is a complex situation that leads to the problem with your neck movements along with pain. It is often associated with a headache but not always. The affected muscle that leads to neck stiffness is levator scapula that connects the neck with the shoulder.
Neck Stiffness Causes:
The most common causes for developing neck stiffness or strain in the levator scapula include: Doing work without changing posture for longer time such as turning the head to one side while typing, long phone calls without a headset, sleeping without proper pillow support with the neck tilted or rotated Vigorous activities which involves neck movement Weighing heavy weight on the shoulder In some circumstances, neck pain might occur due to injury, infections such as meningitis, inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, cervical spondylosis, etc.
Neck Stiffness Treatment:
Self treatment for the neck stiffness involves neck massage by using back massager to prevent strain Using pillow with proper neck posture Using a hot pack that covers the neck and shoulder
When to seek medical care: You should take immediate medical care under the following
situations: Severe neck pain following an injury or accident Continuous or persistent pain
Homeopathic Treatment:
Homeopathy is one of the most holistic systems of medicine. The selection of remedy is based upon the theory of individualization and symptoms similarity by using holistic approach. This is the only way through which a state of complete health can be regained by removing all the sign and symptoms from which the patient is suffering. The aim of homeopathy is not only to treat arthritis but to address its underlying cause and individual susceptibility. As far as therapeutic medication is concerned, several well-proved medicines are available for homeopathic treatment of arthritis that can be selected on the basis of cause, location, sensation, modalities and extension of the complaints. For individualized remedy selection and treatment, the patient should consult a Specialized homeopathic Physician at Nucleus Homeopathy.