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Saw chiropractor who adjusted neck w/tool. neck became tight, sore. when move neck it will pop and then pain at base of skull to forehead. ?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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Neck pain s/p adjust: Would follow up w/ neurosurgeon. Any arm numbness tingling? Consider MRI/MRA to check for dissection, clot which are rare complication of neck adjustment. https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/740848_2

Answered 1/29/2018

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A member asked:

Saw chiropractor who adjusted neck w/tool. neck became tight, sore. when move neck it will pop and then pain at base of skull to forehead. ?

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Dr. Rebecca Gliksman answered

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