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On 9-26-12, my neck was injured and i heard it crack. the pain is getting worse after a sprained neck was diagnosed. jaw and back now hurt. why?!

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Dr. Ronald Krinick answered

Need workup: Neck pain which radiates must be diagnosed properly. No quick answer. An MRI may be helpful. The jaw must also alert to possible temporo mandibular joint injury.

Answered 6/10/2014

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A member asked:

On 9-26-12, my neck was injured and i heard it crack. the pain is getting worse after a sprained neck was diagnosed. jaw and back now hurt. why?!

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ronald Krinick answered

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