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Clicking noise in back of my head above my neck only when i jump , i hear a faint click like a nail tap when i jump? what is this?

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Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

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It could be: Sound from the stretching of ligaments or gliding of the cervical vertebrae. Take care!

Answered 9/6/2015

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A member asked:

Clicking noise in back of my head above my neck only when i jump , i hear a faint click like a nail tap when i jump? what is this?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Victor Bonuel answered

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