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Can having your neck bent down at work cause neck and shoulder pain?

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Dr. Mark Kuhnke answered

Yes...: Take a break when you can, move your head and neck around and stretch up. You can also use gentle heat and nsaids (aspirin or Ibuprofen or naproxen) after work for some relief. Good luck.

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

Can having your neck bent down at work cause neck and shoulder pain?

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Dr. Mark Kuhnke answered

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