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I went to 4 doctors. 3 of them said that my headaches are from neck spasm.1 said that neck spasm doesnt cause headaches. does neck spasm cause headach?

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Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Yes: Neck spasms can cause tension headaches.

Dr Rothstein and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/10/2016

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A member asked:

I went to 4 doctors. 3 of them said that my headaches are from neck spasm.1 said that neck spasm doesnt cause headaches. does neck spasm cause headach?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Frank Amico Jr answered

Dr Rothstein and another doctor agreed

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