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I am hearing a clicking noise in head while walking what is it?

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Dr. Robert Kent answered

Specializes in Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Most likely: Articulation of upper cervical vertebrae. As we walk, our cervical spine normally rotates on itself to compensate for the motion of legs/pelvis. You may have mild osteoarthritis or mal-alignment of the cervical spine that is causing some clicking while walking. Try strengthening and strengthening exercises of cervical spine and possibly manipulation could help as well.

Answered 3/19/2016

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