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Please share an interesting fact about dealing with neck pain.

20 doctors weighed in across 13 answers
Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Ignore: Neck pain from paraspinal spasms can cause problems like dizziness and mild nausea.

Answered 5/9/2019

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Dr. Qamar Khan answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Ignore: Avoid extension based cervical pillows as they can make neck pain worse.

Answered 2/5/2018

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Dr. Ryan Phasouk answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Massage therapy can be beneficial for treatment of neck pain.

Answered 9/28/2016

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Very: Very common, could be a serious problem.

Answered 9/1/2014

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Dr. Marsha Davis answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Ignore: Neck pain can be due to position, stress or a cervical problem. Watch posture and sleep position.

Answered 3/29/2018

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Dr. Liesa Harte answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Ignore: Put 2 tennis balls into a tube sock and use that to support your neck when you sleep.

Answered 6/22/2014

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Ignore: An adjustment a month (chiropractic) keeps the pain away!

Answered 9/29/2016

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Dr. Vikram Patel answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Ignore: Muscle spasms of the neck muscles may cause occipital headaches.

Answered 7/1/2014

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Dr. Adam Smith answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Neck: Neck pain, and other musculoskeletal pain, can be helped by ensuring adequate water and magnesium.

Answered 7/5/2014

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Dr. Franklyn Gergits answered

Specializes in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Ignore: Keep a pain journal. The reasons for your pain lies in your daily activities.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jeffrey Albright answered

Specializes in Integrative Medicine

Spine: Spine manipulation and rehab have been shown to be effective in the management of neck pain.

Answered 7/27/2014

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Osteopathic: Osteopathic manipulation done by a DO (osteopathic doctor) provides excellent relief for neck pain.

Answered 8/6/2014

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Ignore: Having a good lumbar support while sitting can help decrease neck pain.

Answered 6/12/2017

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