Cracking in neck when I turn my head

Question 1

I had a deep tissue neck massage 8 days ago - had a cracking sound in my neck when i turn my head from side to side , ever since that wasn't present before is this normal? massage given by phys therp.

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Maybe: If there is no pain would not be too concerned - should work itself out.

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Probably ok: You may still need some soft tissue work. Let your therapist know what you are experiencing. They can reevaluate.

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Question 2

A 1.8 cm slip of l5-s1. cracking sounds in neck when i turn my head. arm pain in both arms. blood work was normal. are neck and back related? arthritis?

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Degenerative arthrit: It sound as though you may have degenerative arthritis though other forms of arthritis may not have blood markers so a trip to a rheumatologist is in... Read More

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Could be if....: Your are or have been a smoker. DJD of spine ( lumbar and cervical) are much more likely in smokers. But some are more prone than others! The sliip... Read More

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Unlikely to be: related, other than there may be arthritic changes in both areas.The "slip" is called spondylolisthesis, and may be due to a congenital or acquired de... Read More

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Question 3

Have noticed a cracking sound in my neck. it happens when i turn my head to the right only. i have no pain in it. should i be concerned?

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No problem: Cracking popping creaking without pain are not cause for alarm. The tendons, muscles and ligaments move and rub against each other causing the sounds.... Read More

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Question 4

Y does my upper neck/ lower head always hurt like a little sprain and always has a teary cracking sound wen i turn my head right around??? :(

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Snap, Crackle,Pop!: You might have a touch of arthritis in your neck that leads to that crunchy sound ('crepitations') in your neck when you twist it. That in turn could ... Read More

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Question 5

Car accident 2 days ago. soft tissue damage the er doc said. now my neck is cracking and popping when i turn my head. back hurts all over.pain walking?

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Normal : This is a common issue after a car wreck, especially if you were rear ended or hit straight on. There is no worry from popping and cracking noises in ... Read More

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Question 6

Neck pain, popping/cracking sounds when i turn my head, arms tingling. related?

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See your pcp: You may have nerve root impingement. Ask to obtain an MRI cervical non-contrast.

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Question 7

Neck.pain shoulder pain scaping and cracking and popping when i turn my head plus been having painless.muscle twitching in legs when at rest?

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Neck pain: The crackling and popping in the neck are the facet joints in the cervical spine that are akin to cracking your knuckles. That is not a concern. What ... Read More

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Question 8

Neck pain, cracking sounds when i turn my head, headaches, mri and ct on head/brain normal. blood work normal. have small hiatal hernia. help! thnx!

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Facets: There are multiple potential causes, among them, Symptomatic facet joints are often the cause of posterior based neck pain and headaches and are often... Read More

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Question 9

Cracking sound when i turn head after deep tissue neck massage- been over 1 week now, no pain but scared by this sound...should i worry?

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See a DO for opinion: Usually the cracking sound is just the articulation, or movement of one vertebrae over the other as you move your head. You need to let your massage t... Read More

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Question 10

What exercises can i do to stop or minimize my neck from cracking all the time due to severely hyper extended tendons (lower back of my head)?

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Physiatrist can help: A physiatrist is a physical medicine & rehabilitation doctor. He can evaluate the neck to see where the problem is, and refer the patient to physical ... Read More

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Cracking in neck when I turn my head

I had a deep tissue neck massage 8 days ago - had a cracking sound in my neck when i turn my head from side to side , ever since that wasn't present before is this normal? massage given by phys therp.

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A 1.8 cm slip of l5-s1. cracking sounds in neck when i turn my head. arm pain in both arms. blood work was normal. are neck and back related? arthritis?

Have noticed a cracking sound in my neck. it happens when i turn my head to the right only. i have no pain in it. should i be concerned?

Y does my upper neck/ lower head always hurt like a little sprain and always has a teary cracking sound wen i turn my head right around??? :(

Car accident 2 days ago. soft tissue damage the er doc said. now my neck is cracking and popping when i turn my head. back hurts all over.pain walking?

Neck pain, popping/cracking sounds when i turn my head, arms tingling. related?

Neck.pain shoulder pain scaping and cracking and popping when i turn my head plus been having painless.muscle twitching in legs when at rest?

Neck pain, cracking sounds when i turn my head, headaches, mri and ct on head/brain normal. blood work normal. have small hiatal hernia. help! thnx!

Cracking sound when i turn head after deep tissue neck massage- been over 1 week now, no pain but scared by this sound...should i worry?

What exercises can i do to stop or minimize my neck from cracking all the time due to severely hyper extended tendons (lower back of my head)?

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