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I seem to wake up with a stiff/sprained neck on the right side each morning and the pain lingers on whole day. what do you suggest?

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Dx: Torticollis, if : Its been going on for a short time, like a week only, then it should improve with nsaid's, ms relaxers, stretching exercises/massage. If its been going on for longer, or getting worse or having neurological symptoms, then get it investigated by an orthopod or a spine surgeon.

Answered 6/3/2013

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