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If i bent my neck sideways and it didn't pop am i going to die from a spinal cord injury?

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No: I am not sure what you mean but neck "pops" are not necessary. I have never heard of a person having a spinal cord injury by just moving their head as is usually expected (pops or not).

Answered 4/28/2013

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