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You can often treat these spells of neck pain yourself with over-the-counter painkillers and by finding the right balance between rest and gentle exercise to ease stiffness. If your pain lasts more than a few days, then you should see your doctor or a physiotherapist in case you have a more complex problem. You should also speak to them if you: 1  have symptoms other than pain and stiffness.  have pain, tingling, numbness or weakness in your arms.
Here's a short list: Your family doctor is usually the first place to go at the onset of neck or back pain. If you have a serious problem, she will probably order diagnostic tests, refer you to a specialist and/or help with short-term pain management by prescribing medication. Studies show that family doctors do not easily adapt their practices to new back pain treatments.