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How to treat neck crepitus? my neck crackles if i rotate my head to right and it feels nice. if i don't move it, i feel pain through my nerves

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Dr. Harold Fields answered

Crackles: It is caused by your vertebral movement and is very common and when you move your neck you releive muscle tension thus feeling better.

Answered 7/6/2014

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A member asked:

How to treat neck crepitus? my neck crackles if i rotate my head to right and it feels nice. if i don't move it, i feel pain through my nerves

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Harold Fields answered

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