I'm feeling some pain at the base of my neck, and it radiates to my shoulder whenever I turn to the right side. I saw the doctor, and they mentioned it might be a cervical rib. Could you explain what this is? I'm a bit worried about what it means and what I should do next.

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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6+ Yrs

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Thats an extra growth cervical vertebrae,if you have symptoms Physiotherapy would help you.

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Answered 04/07/2025

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