Sprain/strain: neck

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Sprain/strain: neck

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Sprain/strain: neck

Also known as: Sprained neck

An injury to the ligaments or muscles in the neck could be a sprain or strain. When neck pain is caused by muscle strain, you may have aches and stiffness that spread to your upper arm, shoulder or upper back.

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