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What is wrong with my neck? i woke up and one side is tighter than the other.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Pain in the neck: Likely that you slept with your neck crooked/tilted in one direction too long and thus having some muscle spasm, hence tighter on one side vs the other. Warm compresses, gentle stretching, and use of muscle rubs/bengay, motrin/aleve etc..May help. If not better in couple of days, consult your doc. Good luck.
Answered 12/9/2013
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