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Could i damage anything by putting my chin to my chest? i have a back sprain and it hurt my neck. opinions ?

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A normal person can put their chin to their chest with no problems. The post does not explain why this would even be a consideration. You are welcome to start over and provide more background information on any health issues related to this question. With more information a site doc can understand the context of the problem. Posts here are not linked, each must have all relevant info.

Answered 4/10/2023

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