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Doctor i got muscle spasm on my neck which spreaded till my head and back, sometimes feels like something is moving on my back and head please advice?

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Probably neck issue: Any history of neck injury? Any radiation of pain/numbness/weakness into arms or legs? If so, see your pcp. If not try some gentle neck flexibility exercises(can find online) and NSAID or tylenol (acetaminophen). If not improving, see pcp.

Answered 6/10/2014

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