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During a bball game i was thrown over the shoulder of another girl.i landed on my back first, my head snapped back but never hit the floor.whiplash?

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Dr. Edward Hellman answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Be seen: Possibly, but if you are having significant neck pain, I would be seen to make sure it is not something more serious.

Answered 2/1/2016

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A member asked:

During a bball game i was thrown over the shoulder of another girl.i landed on my back first, my head snapped back but never hit the floor.whiplash?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Edward Hellman answered

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