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When i move my larynx from side to side it feels almost "crunchy", i know that sounds weird, but it's almost like it's moving over a rough surface.

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Dr. Donald Alves answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Yes, your spine.: The feeling you describe is normal, and is the solid cartilage rings of the larynx getting close to other solid components in your neck. ...And quit wiggling your larynx around--find something else to do!

Dr Fowler agreed

Answered 12/20/2020

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A member asked:

When i move my larynx from side to side it feels almost "crunchy", i know that sounds weird, but it's almost like it's moving over a rough surface.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Donald Alves answered

Dr Fowler agreed

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