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I have this hard pillow in my room, while sitting down, the pillow sort of pushed my head upwards as i sat, and this caused a tearing pain in my neck. is this serious? did i tear any thing important like an artery??
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It sounds more of a cervical strain among others, vascular events are less likely in this context. Majority are self limited, in case symptoms persist or worsen seeing your doc will be advisable.
Answered 11/16/2022
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