Crick
Crick noun - A painful sudden tightening of a muscle.
Usage example: got a crick in my neck from sleeping while sitting up
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Spasm is a synonym for crick in cramp topic. In some cases you can use "Spasm" instead a noun "Crick".
Spasm
Spasm noun - A painful sudden tightening of a muscle.
Usage example: he suffers terribly from back spasms
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