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Ive experienced what feels like a rubber band popping on the right side neck. it only has happened a few times but is concerning me. what could it be?
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Muscle strain: Likely just a muscle spasm or strain. If no pain or numbness into arm, likely not a nerve or disc issue.
Answered 3/21/2015
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