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I have pressure in my neck and heaviness that generates up the back of my head and down my spine. i have to hard knots that don't move on both clavicl?

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Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Tension: This sounds like muscle tension.it can be quite painful and lead to headache. If you have the opportunity to have a massage that would help. Stretch the neck muscles too and you can try some ibuprofen.

Dr Seibert agreed

Answered 1/3/2016

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A member asked:

I have pressure in my neck and heaviness that generates up the back of my head and down my spine. i have to hard knots that don't move on both clavicl?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Laura Anissian answered

Dr Seibert agreed

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