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I was laughing hard and the back left part of my neck to the top left of my head feels sore. it almost feels like it's sprained. whenever i move my head left and right, this left part of my head hurts. what's going on?

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Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Sprain: You very likely did sprain your occipital muscle. Laughing or coughing can be associated with flexion or extension injuries of the neck. Subluxation of vertebrae and even a fracture although rare have been documented.

Answered 11/8/2020

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A member asked:

I was laughing hard and the back left part of my neck to the top left of my head feels sore. it almost feels like it's sprained. whenever i move my head left and right, this left part of my head hurts. what's going on?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Stuart Hickerson answered

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