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I sometimes get flash pains in my upper neck right under my skull when moving my head. had a minor mva and may have experienced whiplash. ?

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Spasm: Probably cervical muscle spasm and may be related to your previous accident. Good Luck

Answered 1/8/2018

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A member asked:

I sometimes get flash pains in my upper neck right under my skull when moving my head. had a minor mva and may have experienced whiplash. ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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