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Turned my head and i got an intense snapping feeling down the right side of my neck like a line from by ear down. sore now. muscle catching?

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Dr. Stephen Rothstein
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Neck: May have pulled or strained a muscle or less commonly have a neuralgia or nerve issue. Start with warm compresses three times a day and ibuprofen, but if it gets worse have it checked out
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