A member asked:

The top of my spine on my neck/back really hurts when i move what could it be?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Only 4 reasons: Muscle ligament joint nerve all of the above rec.: see interventional pain management specialist for a differential diagnosis and treatment. Without proper diagnosis it's just a guessing game.

Dr Pappas agreed

Answered 1/25/2014

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Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Neck pain: For the best answer to your question, medical evaluation is needed. Please see your physician.

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/25/2014

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A member asked:

The top of my spine on my neck/back really hurts when i move what could it be?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Paul Grin answered

Dr Pappas agreed

Dr. Pamela Pappas answered

Dr Fowler and another doctor agreed

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