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A member asked:
During a violent assault can violent hair pulling damage ligaments in neck? head was jerked up and back very forcefully.
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Yup: Of course it could hurt your neck muscles and ligaments.
Answered 1/7/2013
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Yes: Ligaments connect bone to bone hence play important role in spine stabilization and support. The type of trauma you are describing could lead to ligament injury. Seek care with a physiatrist or spine surgeon.
Answered 8/2/2017
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