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How to relieve neck pains?
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Pain in the neck: Relaxation by stretching, range of motion exercises, massage, yoga can help.Be sure to seek medical attn if you have any numbness, weakness, tingling in arms/neck, severe headaches, nausea, fever, or history of neck injury, trauma, or car accident.
Answered 7/26/2017
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Depends on reason: For the pain. If it is musculoskeletal origin, then rest, ibuprofen, massage. If it persists for more than a week time to see the doctor. Also, if you develop numbness or tingling or weakness in arms or legs, it means your nerves are affected, so you need to see the doctor.
Answered 5/8/2013
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