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2015-10-28 12:26:19
I have severe muscle stiffness in my upper back and neck. Have done lot of physiotherapies, but still the muscles are stiff. And because of this stiffness it pains alot. Can I go to a gym and strengthen my neck and back muscles? Will strengthening in gym worsen my condition?
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First get evaluated by clinical examination to find out the cause for pain, consult orthopedic surgeon get evaluated

Answered2015-10-29 10:26:29

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