Pain at the head and neck junction is mostly due to soft tissue disease or injury. Most general cervical spine disorders do not cause pain in this location. The most common cause of localized pain is chronic fasciitis of the neck. Because the fascias in the neck are extensive and relatively superficial, local inflammation can easily be caused by local strains and sprains. Cold stimulation is the most common cause of chronic fasciitis, and overexertion of the neck can cause gradual, damaging inflammation of the fascia. Regardless of the cause, the pain that occurs with neck fasciitis will generally be more widespread and the location will generally be more variable. It is likely to occur at the junction of the head and neck, mainly because the fascia in this location is often stretched, and localized exudation can stimulate pain in the surrounding tissues.