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Why do i feel and hear little crackles what feels like in my brain when i move my neck ?

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Dr. Robert Milam answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Crepitus: That is called crepitus. It is a similar type of thing you see with popping your knuckles. It feels like it is in the brain because the neck is so close.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Why do i feel and hear little crackles what feels like in my brain when i move my neck ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Robert Milam answered

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

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