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Back of my whole neck gets stiff & tightens once or twice a day. heavy feeling. it's not from sleep. and it goes away after 1 or 2 min. when neck move?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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Tension: I would think this is most likely a tension response. Your neck muscles are spasming.

Answered 7/12/2016

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A member asked:

Back of my whole neck gets stiff & tightens once or twice a day. heavy feeling. it's not from sleep. and it goes away after 1 or 2 min. when neck move?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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