(See the animation below, courtesy of Dr. Hansraj, for an illustration.) "If you have arthritis that affects the lower neck, the head may automatically lean more forward in order to keep the arthritic ...

Arthritis is a condition that causes pain ... It causes pain and inflammation in the muscles around the shoulders, neck and hips.

Conditions that may cause swollen glands in the neck include colds, the flu, mononucleosis, HIV, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), cancer, and more. Certain medications can also cause swollen lymph nodes.