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I strained my neck while reaching for something. now i fear vertebral artety dissection. i feel dizzy. what other symptoms would occur?
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Dizzy: Unlikely vascular event. Probable cervical vertigo from muscle spasm. Do range of motion exercises of neck, take ibuprofen. apply warm moist compresses.
Answered 1/10/2018
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