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Could you get vertebral artery dissection from neck cracking?
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Dissection: Yes, one of the most common reports is of visiting chiropractor 1-2 days prior to symptoms developing.
Answered 6/15/2014
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Neck cracking: The exact causes of dissection are poorly understood however traumatic events associated with sudden dramatic neck movement have at times been seen with dissection
Answered 8/30/2014
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