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Best ways to relieve neck muscle spasms/tension/soreness from strain or overuse? how long for something like this to go away?
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2-6 weeks: Depending on the cause, 2-6 weeks is usually the time it takes for it to get better. If its not too severe consider light exercise and not total rest after 2 weeks.
Answered 12/26/2015
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