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I've had tension in my neck for 3 weeks. it was worse than it is now but seems like it has stayed the same now for about a week. should i worry?
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Sounds classic: for neck muscle strain or small sprain. If no other symptoms, probably ok to watch and wait. These can take 2-4 weeks to improve. Heat/ice altered and stretching should help. It is reassuring that it did somewhat improve and these are also easy to reaggrevate.
Answered 3/12/2015
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