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I have a forward tilt on my head right now ( tech neck i guess ), and when i go to stand up or go from a crouching position up from the floor it feels like i'm pulling at the nape of my neck/ skull. would that rip/ tear anything?

Q: i have a forward tilt on my head right now ( tech neck i guess ), and when i go to stand up or go from a crouching position up from the floor it feels like i'm pulling at the nape of my neck/ skull. would that rip/ tear anything?

: I think it would take.more than that to rupture powerful ligaments and neck musculature.

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I think it would take.more than that to rupture powerful ligaments and neck musculature.

Answered 9/4/2023

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A member asked:

I have a forward tilt on my head right now ( tech neck i guess ), and when i go to stand up or go from a crouching position up from the floor it feels like i'm pulling at the nape of my neck/ skull. would that rip/ tear anything?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

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