Neck flexor weakness
Weakness of the muscles involved in neck flexion (sternocleidomastoid, longus capitus, longus colli, and scalenus anterior).
Also called: Neck flexion weakness, Neck flexor muscle weakness.
Conditions associated with neck flexor weakness
The following conditions have been associated with neck flexor weakness in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Adult-onset chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial myopathy
Adult-onset chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial myopathy is a medical condition th...
Autosomal recessive distal nebulin myopathy
Autosomal recessive distal nebulin myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
Desminopathy
Desminopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Dysferlin-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R2
Dysferlin-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R2 is a medical condition that may be associated with various...
Glycogen storage disease with severe cardiomyopathy due to glycogenin deficiency
Glycogen storage disease with severe cardiomyopathy due to glycogenin deficiency is a medical condition that m...
Hereditary myopathy with early respiratory failure
Hereditary myopathy with early respiratory failure is a medical condition that may be associated with various ...
Nemaline myopathy 3
Nemaline myopathy 3 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Postsynaptic congenital myasthenic syndrome
Postsynaptic congenital myasthenic syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
Pure mitochondrial myopathy
Pure mitochondrial myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Steinert myotonic dystrophy
Steinert myotonic dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Typical nemaline myopathy
Typical nemaline myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2H
Autosomal recessive limb-girdle muscular dystrophy type 2H (LGMD2H) is a mild subtype of autosomal recessive l...
congenital myopathy 10b, mild variant
congenital myopathy 10b, mild variant is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
congenital myopathy 25
congenital myopathy 25 is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
congenital myopathy 7A, myosin storage, autosomal dominant
congenital myopathy 7A, myosin storage, autosomal dominant is a medical condition that may be associated with ...
myopathy, myofibrillar, 13, with rimmed vacuoles
A rare genetic neuromuscular disease caused by a mutation in HSPB8 gene, characterized by length-dependent axo...
myopathy, myofibrillar, 9, with early respiratory failure
myopathy, myofibrillar, 9, with early respiratory failure is a medical condition that may be associated with v...
nemaline myopathy 2
An autosomal recessive inherited myopathy caused by mutations in the NEB gene. It is characterized by generali...
progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial DNA deletions, autosomal dominant 1
Any autosomal dominant progressive external ophthalmoplegia in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in...
Tests providers may use to investigate neck flexor weakness
When investigating neck flexor weakness, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Symptoms commonly seen alongside neck flexor weakness
Anxiety
Intense feelings of nervousness, tension, or panic often arise in response to interpersonal stresses. There is...
Constipation
Infrequent or difficult evacuation of feces....
Depression
Frequently experiencing feelings of being down, miserable, and/or hopeless; struggling to recover from these m...
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if neck flexor weakness is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom neck flexor weakness mean?
Neck flexor weakness is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Weakness of the muscles involved in neck flexion (sternocleidomastoid, longus capitus, longus colli, and scalenus anterior).
Which conditions are associated with neck flexor weakness?
Neck flexor weakness has been reported in association with 19 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Adult-onset chronic progressive external ophthalmoplegia with mitochondrial myopathy, Autosomal recessive distal nebulin myopathy, Desminopathy, Dysferlin-related limb-girdle muscular dystrophy R2, Glycogen storage disease with severe cardiomyopathy due to glycogenin deficiency. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about neck flexor weakness?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.