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Feels like a charlie horse at the top of my back near my neck everytime i try to bend my neck down im laying on a heating pad now but not helping?
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Try ice/cold paks: If there are no neurological symptoms like weakness or numbness, this is likely muscle spasm. If it would not interfere with your other medications and you have no allergy, you could try an over the counter antiinflammatory like ibuprofen/motrin/advil/alleve and cold paks. If it fails to improve over 24 hours or you develop weakness/numbness, you should see an orthopedic surgeon.
Answered 11/27/2017
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