Calcific Tendinitis Of The Longus Colli Isn't As Scary As It Sounds
While neck pain is a common ailment among both men and women, calcific tendinitis of the longus colli (the neck muscle in front of the spine) is a rare, benign condition. Symptoms include neck stiffness, severe neck pain, and pain when swallowing. Since the condition can mimic other, more serious diseases or disorders such as meningitis, cervical spine fracture, inflammation of the spine, or an abscess underneath the tissue at the back of the throat, it's important to have a doctor check your symptoms.