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What causes straightening of the curvature in the neck?
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Muscle spasm: Commonly, muscle spasms may cause your neck to straighten. If there has been injury or arthritis of the vertebrae of the neck then the bony problem may be contributing to the straightening, .
Answered 8/6/2014
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