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I turned my head and neck fast to stare at my back in the mirror and now have little pain in that neck area can this be artery dissection?

Q: i turned my head and neck fast to stare at my back in the mirror and now have little pain in that neck area can this be artery dissection?

: No. It has to be jerked really hard like a Chiropractor does.

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Dr. Clarence Grim answered

Specializes in Endocrinology

No. It has to be jerked really hard like a Chiropractor does.

Answered 9/30/2022

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A member asked:

I turned my head and neck fast to stare at my back in the mirror and now have little pain in that neck area can this be artery dissection?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Clarence Grim answered

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