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Will rubbing nape of neck ( spinal cord area ) damage anything? i was rubbing the area because it felt super tense and stiff and i had rubbed what i thought was a muscle. could i hurt myself ?

Q: will rubbing nape of neck ( spinal cord area ) damage anything? i was rubbing the area because it felt super tense and stiff and i had rubbed what i thought was a muscle. could i hurt myself ?

: If you are asking whether you could injure the spinal cord by rubbing your neck, the answer is no. The spinal cord is well protected and rubbing a muscle of your neck would not cause a spinal injury. Good luck to you!

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Dr. Sue Ferranti answered

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If you are asking whether you could injure the spinal cord by rubbing your neck, the answer is no. The spinal cord is well protected and rubbing a muscle of your neck would not cause a spinal injury. Good luck to you!

Answered 8/27/2023

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A member asked:

Will rubbing nape of neck ( spinal cord area ) damage anything? i was rubbing the area because it felt super tense and stiff and i had rubbed what i thought was a muscle. could i hurt myself ?

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