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I am experiencing sharp back pain it spreads down to the middle when i hold my head down like there is strain i also slept on my back a lot lastnight ?
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Muscle strain: most likely you slept wrong on your neck and are having a muscle spasm. try ice on your neck and taking ibuprofen or aleve should help. If the pain persists or you develop other symptoms, you should see a doctor.
Answered 11/28/2017
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