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My neck cracked while doing a headstand and now it's very tight and i'm down to about 40% rotation on either side. what is the best action to take?

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Dr. Scott Bledsoe answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

See a doctor: At a minimum it sounds like you may have strained your neck muscles. It's unclear what the sound of cracking represents. It's best to have your doctor examine it and determine the need for an x-ray. Your doctor may also provide medication that will help the pain and inflammation.

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 1/28/2015

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A member asked:

My neck cracked while doing a headstand and now it's very tight and i'm down to about 40% rotation on either side. what is the best action to take?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Scott Bledsoe answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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