Can swollen lymph nodes be because of any of the following reasons?

Question

I know that it is known that lymph nodes enlarge because of infection or more serious problems, but could they enlarge because of:

1) Stiff muscles in the neck and shoulder?
2)TMJ?

Please tell me how you know your answer. Thanks!

I guess instead of TMJ I should have said the clenching of teeth when awake and asleep.

Answer 1

Swollen lymph nodes are usually due to an acute infection. If they don't go down after you are done feeling sick, see your doctor.

Answer 2

tmj would not enlarge nodes, its a local degenerative condtion. Stiff neck is a symptom, not a condtion, and also not a cause of node enlargement.