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I have cervical spine stenosis, every time i flex my neck back it hurts , had mri done last yr, and showed bone spurs, what could it be?

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Dr. Bennett Werner answered

You said it: Bone spurs and spinal stenosis.

Dr Juchau agreed

Answered 5/19/2015

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A member asked:

I have cervical spine stenosis, every time i flex my neck back it hurts , had mri done last yr, and showed bone spurs, what could it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Bennett Werner answered

Dr Juchau agreed

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