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Why could it hurt my neck whenever i yawn?

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Dr. Joel Cooperman answered

Specializes in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

Muscle pull: Yawning uses muscles that affect the upper neck to some degree. Also involves jaw joint motion. There could be referred pain from that as well.

Answered 6/21/2019

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