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Extreme neck stiffness
This morning I tried to crack my neck like I do almost everyday, but instead of a normal pop, I felt a bit of a crunch and twang and immediately had a cold sweat across my whole body. I have now had a very stiff neck all day and been in a lot of pain.
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Mostly because of muscle spasms ,take muscle relaxant for 3 days
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