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I woke up today and all was ok, until i tried to turn my head. i can't turn my head left or right and it hurts. alot?

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Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Torticollis: A benign. If painful disorder of the neck. You need local heat, a muscle relxer and physical therapy.

Answered 12/9/2013

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Sprain/Strain: This is probably an acute sprain/strain of the neck (cervical spine). Apply moist heat and take tylenol, (acetaminophen) advil or aleve. If it persists, see a doctor.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

I woke up today and all was ok, until i tried to turn my head. i can't turn my head left or right and it hurts. alot?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Edgar Mendizabal answered

Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

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