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A member asked:

Can stiff neck cause dizziness... my neck shoulder remains stiff next morning aftrr heavy badminton games.

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Dr. Scott J. Wolfson answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

Yes: Irritation to the neck and scalp muscles can give you headaches and dizziness. If your neck pain resolves after heavy muscle use but your other symptoms remain for more that a few days without improving i would suggest following with your doctor.

Answered 4/5/2013

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