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Neck and Back pain
Has this ever happened to you? You're in the middle of your everyday activities when suddenly - zing! - You feel something pull in your neck or back. When the pain sets in, you start to ask yourself, "How did this happen?" and "What do I do now?" Most likely, the cause of your pain is muscle strain. It's one of the most common causes of back and neck pain and is often the result of excessive physical demands on the back.
How did this happen?
Muscles help support the spine, hold it upright, and control movement during rest and activity. Several layers of fibrous tissue, called fascia, cover the muscles. When muscles are injured or inflamed, they become painful and frequently shorten to prevent further injury. This spasm may be perceived as a knot or bundle and effectively reduces a muscle's range of motion. "Trigger points" are muscles in spasm that become very sensitive to touch.
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