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The top of my spine (not near the neck) hurts whenever i turn my head or i try to lay down?
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Pain: You may have a muscular strain or sprain of the cervical muscles. I would try some moist heat and an anti inflammatory such as Aleeve 400mg once a day with food.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Be seen: Multiple potential causes. I would not hesitate to be seen and evaluated for a specific diagnosis and to discuss treatment options.
Answered 10/26/2017
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