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Right side of neck hurts. sometimes when i turn to the right. or im guessing just moving it. it hurts thoe . what can be the cause?

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Dr. Robert Golenbock answered

Torticollis: If this is an acute problem and you are otherwise well with no associated swollen masses, you probably have a spasm of your sterno-cleido-mastoid muscle. Sometimes called wry-neck, the medical term is torticollis. Ice, massage, then heat and Ibuprofen can help. It takes about a week. If it's not improving, get checked.

Answered 6/25/2014

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A member asked:

Right side of neck hurts. sometimes when i turn to the right. or im guessing just moving it. it hurts thoe . what can be the cause?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Golenbock answered

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