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I have this tense dull stiff feeling on the left side of the back of my head and neck. and i feel numbness in the head too. what should i do ?

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Dr. Ramon Garcia-septien answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

A neck problem: You clinical picture could be due to a cervical spine sprain/strain with probably radiculitus of cervical spinal nerves:Go to see a Orthopedic for evaluation and management of you neck problem.

Answered 3/30/2017

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A member asked:

I have this tense dull stiff feeling on the left side of the back of my head and neck. and i feel numbness in the head too. what should i do ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ramon Garcia-septien answered

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