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A member asked:
Can you get a concussion from whipping your head back really fast? i mean using your own muscles and no outside force
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Theoretically: It is theoretically possible to cause what is called a counter-coo concussion it this way, but would be extremely difficult.
Answered 8/13/2015
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Yes, but it's not...: ...likely. Most of the time, if you aren't properly trained and conditioned in head whipping, the worst that happens is your equilibrium gets seriously messed up, making you dizzy, nauseated & off balance. You COULD get a concussion after head whipping if you fall and knock your head on something hard. I don't recommend head whipping to unsupervised, unskilled casual dance enthusiasts.
Answered 8/13/2015
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