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The C4 nerve is associated with the C3-C4 disc. Tingling in the back of the neck is a common symptom.

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The C3-C4 level is in the middle part of the neck as shown.

 

 

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When the neck joint (facet) connected to this level gets irritated, it refers pain to the top of the neck, middle of the neck, and into the middle part of the upper back, just below the shoulder blade.

 

 

One side or both feel abnormal to light touch or safety pin...

Feels equal or normal on both sides...