Neck stiffness
Your neck hurts, but is it easy to move around? A stiff neck often feels tense and difficult to move. The range of motion is reduced, and you may be unable to turn your neck entirely without moving the rest of your body.
Sharp or dull pain: It is also important to describe the type of pain, which is usually sharp or dull. Sharp pain is also described as stabbing pain, usually located in a single and exact area. Dull pain is dispersed in a larger region and is difficult to pinpoint.