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I get a spasm/pinched nerve which lasts a spilt second at a time at the back of my head, every now then. more at work. could this be serious?

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Dr. Walter Husar answered

Probably not,: Likely an "ice pick" headache. Anything that is of very short duration and not frequent, then you have nothing to worry about.

Answered 12/14/2015

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A member asked:

I get a spasm/pinched nerve which lasts a spilt second at a time at the back of my head, every now then. more at work. could this be serious?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Walter Husar answered

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