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I hit my head last night, had a small bump. woke up to a stiff neck. i don't have headaches or anything besides the stiff neck. should i get it checked out?
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Not necessarily: In the absence of other symptoms, the wait and see approach to a stiff neck is ok. The bump is enough to explain minor muscle or connective tissue irritation contributing to the stiffness. Apply heat and get adequate rest/hydration and see if it improves.
Answered 5/8/2015
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