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How can a whiplash injury to the neck cause balance, dizziness and gait problems? can it be due to a slipped, herniated or bulged disc(s)?

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Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Yes: that compresses on the cervical spinal canal thereby causing cord compression

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/26/2015

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A member asked:

How can a whiplash injury to the neck cause balance, dizziness and gait problems? can it be due to a slipped, herniated or bulged disc(s)?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jovita Anyanwu answered

Dr Cremers and another doctor agreed

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