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What does it mean when one of my relatives got this sharp pain in the back of his neck? i think it was on his left side, he says he gets it sometimes and then it comes back, he didnt want to go see a doctor. just wondered what neck pain means.
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Various: Neck pain can be the result of various things. Muscle issues the most common with some type of a muscle tightness or spasm a common reason for neck pain. The pain can be an irritated nerve or some type of abnormality of the spine. If the problem persists he should get checked. He could easily arrange an online consult with one of the doctors affiliated with HealthTap.
Answered 8/18/2019
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