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Can Thyroids Cause Neck Pain
Health Encyclopedia: Neck Pain
Pain - neck; Neck stiffness
Home Care
For minor, common causes of neck pain:
- Take acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
- Apply heat or ice to the painful area. One good method is to use ice for the first 48 - 72 hours, then use heat after that. Heat may be applied with hot showers, hot compresses, or a heating pad. Be careful not to fall asleep with a heating pad on.
- Perform slow range-of-motion exercises -- up-and-down, side-to-side, and ...
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Health Guide
Hypothyroidism: Causes
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