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A member asked:

Hump at base of neck top of spine, what is it? headache for 2 days not sure if it's related. shoulders feel tense, is the hump just tense muscles?

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Most likely it is.: Try some pain meds (over the Counter) and rest. If not improving see your PCP to get evaluated and investigated for it.

Answered 9/29/2016

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