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Neck pain can be a symptom of many problems, infections, growths, cervical disk disease, fractures, vascular problems (some serious), heart issues, etc., etc. See your doctor for an exam and possible referral to a specialist.

Dr. John McMahan reviewed this

50 year experience in ENT - Head & Neck Surgery

How long it usually lasts:

Short-term (lasts days to weeks)

How common it is:

Very common

Body locations

Neck (back), Neck, Neck (front), Back

Is Symptom of

Tension headache
Condition
Rotator cuff injury
Condition
Stress headache
Condition
Neck injury
Condition
Whiplash
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Is a Side Effect of

Botulinum toxin (botox) injection
Dysport
Xeomin
Budesonide
Pulmicort turbuhaler
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Neck pain
Ibuprofen
3.6
100 reviews
Naproxen
3.6
89 reviews
Tramadol
3.1
9 reviews
Methylprednisolone
2.9
74 reviews
Acetaminophen
2.8
90 reviews
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