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By Mayo Clinic staffNeck pain is a very common problem as your neck, like the rest of your spine, can be prone to wear and tear and certain injuries. Fortunately, most neck pain is the result of benign conditions.
Most neck pain lasts just a short time — a few hours or days. Neck pain that continues longer than several weeks is considered chronic. But even persistent neck pain can usually be helped by exercise, stretching, physical therapy and massage.
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- Isaac Z. Evaluation of the patient with neck pain and cervical spine disorders. http://www.uptodate.com/home/index.html. Accessed July 2, 2010.
- What a pain in the neck! American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. http://www.aapmr.org/condtreat/pain/necktips.htm. Accessed July 2, 2010.
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