Poor Posture:
Sitting for long hours with your head bent forward (like using a phone or computer) strains the neck muscles.

Muscle Strain:
Sudden movement, lifting heavy weight, or sleeping in a wrong position can stretch or injure neck muscles.

Nerve Compression:
Sometimes, a disc between neck bones slips or gets damaged, pressing the nearby nerves — causing pain, numbness, or tingling.

Age-Related Wear & Tear:
With age, the bones and joints in the cervical spine become weak, leading to stiffness and chronic pain.

Stress & Tension:
Mental stress can tighten neck muscles, which leads to pain and discomfort.

Injury or Accident:
Sudden jerks (like whiplash injuries) can cause inflammation or strain in neck muscles.