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How long can stiff neck and upper back chest pain last from myofacial pain? normal emg/mild scoliosis. mild disc bulge c5. can arthritis cause pain

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A long time can occu: techniques to help myofascial pain includes rest, and exercise. Local massage may also be helpful. This is a long-term program it will come and go and the better you can stay in condition the better your myofascial pain will do.

Answered 4/12/2015

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A member asked:

How long can stiff neck and upper back chest pain last from myofacial pain? normal emg/mild scoliosis. mild disc bulge c5. can arthritis cause pain

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