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What to do if neck, hurts when i turn etc. is this just a pulled muscle?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Possibly: Initially, rest, moist heat, on possibly an anti inflmatory can help. If it is not better within a few days, it may not be a simple pulled muscle and you may want to be seen.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 9/19/2014

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A member asked:

What to do if neck, hurts when i turn etc. is this just a pulled muscle?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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