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I wore a dress that ties in the back of the neck. by mistake i stepped on it pulling it down. could that force break my neck inside. was scary?

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Dr. Christopher Mcgraw answered

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Not very likely: That amount of force would be unlikely to break anything though it could strain neck muscles and be very uncomfortable.

Answered 5/21/2014

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A member asked:

I wore a dress that ties in the back of the neck. by mistake i stepped on it pulling it down. could that force break my neck inside. was scary?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Christopher Mcgraw answered

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