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I do have a little pain in my back neck when i twist it hard, it feels like one rope is stitched from my head down to my back. ?

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Muscular strain: Most likely pain is muscular strain. Can use a heating pad on warm for 15 minutes at a time and over the counter medication like alive, ibuprofen. If not improving need to see a medical provider

Answered 8/1/2014

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A member asked:

I do have a little pain in my back neck when i twist it hard, it feels like one rope is stitched from my head down to my back. ?

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Dr. Lawrence Kramer answered

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