Regardless of what you call them, a crick in the neck can be quite painful.
But is it anything to worry about?
First things first: Crick in the neck is not an official medical diagnosis.
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We asked two differentphysiatristsmedical doctors who specialize in physical rehabilitationwhat a crick in the neck means to them.
Both answered that about 75% of the neck cricks they see in their practices are due tomuscle spasm.
Maignes contribution helps experts explain the multifaceted and often mysterious nature of a neck crick.
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