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Neck pain that is tender to touch by my head..what is causing it..

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Dr. Mark Weston answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Tendrness: Muscle strain heat massage nsaids tendrness sign of muscular pain notca sign of other types of pain.

Answered 4/27/2013

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