Neck Manipulation: Risks & Potential Complications - A Comprehensive Guide
Immediate complications- Muscle pain
- Ligament damage
- Inflammation of the joints and surrounding tissues
- Compression of the spinal cord
- Vertebral artery dissection: when the vertebral artery, supplying blood to your brain, tears. This could lead to a stroke.
Long-term complications
- Increased risk of degenerative changes and osteoarthritis
- Chronic neck pain
- Poor posture
- Headaches
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