crick
Plural
cricks
1
a sudden, sharp pain or discomfort, often linked to muscle stiffness, commonly occurring in areas like the neck, back, or other parts of the body
- Waking up with a neck crick after an uncomfortable night's sleep is common.
- Lifting heavy boxes led to a lingering lower back crick.
- Extended computer use may result in a crick in the shoulders.
- A quick head turn caused an annoying crick in the neck.
- A long drive triggered an upper back crick, limiting head movement.