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My neck spasmed and tit caused my head to rapidly tilt sideways. this caused a sharp alarming pain in the back of my head. should i be worried?

Q: my neck spasmed and tit caused my head to rapidly tilt sideways. this caused a sharp alarming pain in the back of my head. should i be worried?

: prob not. Read about torticollis.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

prob not. Read about torticollis.

Dr Colantino agreed

Answered 12/8/2022

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A member asked:

My neck spasmed and tit caused my head to rapidly tilt sideways. this caused a sharp alarming pain in the back of my head. should i be worried?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Dr Colantino agreed

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