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A sprain in the neck — when to consult

A sudden impact from a car crash or a bad fall can lead to a neck sprain. If you have any of these symptoms mentioned by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, you should visit your doctor: • Neck pain, particularly pain at the back of the neck that worsens when you move. • Pain in the neck that becomes worse about a day after an injury. • Pain and muscle spasms in the upper area of the shoulder. • A headache that affects the back of the head. • A sore...

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