Neck stiffness may disappear after a day or two but special attention should be given to this symptom and medical advice should be obtained. You should see a doctor immediately if you are experiencing any of the following:

• You are experiencing other symptoms like fever, light sensitivity, vomiting etc along with neck stiffness.
• You had an accident in which your neck moved back and forth.
• You are having a grating feeling when you turn your head.
• You are having severe neck pain along with the stiffness that is not relieved by medications.
• You feel a lump in your neck.
• Your neck pain or stiffness is accompanied with numbness and tingling sensations that may even spread up to your hand.
• You are having trouble in swallowing or breathing.
• Your neck stiffness is persistently present for many days.