• Physical stress,
• Trauma, or
• Repeated contraction of the muscles of the neck.

Treatment is generally symptomatic and includes massage and rest. In some cases, antidepressants may be used when the pain is particularly severe. Other treatments may include local nerve blocks and injections of steroids directly into the affected area.

Source: National Institutes of Health

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