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A member asked:

Muscle tightness in neck? also spur on xray. what can i do at 55?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Be happy: It sounds very likely that there is a cause and cure. Get the work up and opinions. I'd go to an orthopdist & a neurosurgeon. Good luck!

Dr Ali and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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