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Can you get an air embolism by straining your neck and hearing it pop? experiencing dizziness & weird feeling n back of head edge of skull & neck.
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No: Not an air embolism, but if you have neurological symptoms following a neck manipulation, you should probably get evaluated.
Answered 5/19/2017
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