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What does it mean when i get what feels like a charlie horse in the back of my neck sometimes when i yawn?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Muscle spasm: Yawning is causing some stretch or spasm of your neck muscles. Try to squeeze your neck muscles with one hand when you feel yawning and let's see if that helps.
Answered 7/19/2017
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