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Ever since i woke up my upper back hurts, it really hurts when i turn my neck or move my left arm. is it the way i slepted? if so how to relieve it?

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Muscle spasm: This is usually from a muscle spasm caused by sleeping in an improper posture. Try stretching and/or icing the area.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 7/10/2017

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