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Havin back pain where i had lung surgery 4 yrs. ago been walking short distance now an i have spasm in right neck an stiffness in back daily why

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Cannot say in your: particular case because there are a lot of possibilities. First, spasm of muscles around the spine is increadibly common even without any prior surgery. While a diaphram problem often causes neck pain, in general you wouldn't expect all of these to be connected.

Answered 6/2/2015

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