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What can bring about early degenerative changes in my cervical spine? serious neck pain and straight cervical curvature with herniated disks

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Many things: As an example, family history of early degenerative arthritis, type of activity that you engage in and trauma. Please see you family physician.

Dr Gevirtz and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/20/2013

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