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Is it dangerous when sometimes i move my head and my neck cracks. it feels horrible like is deep inside and leave me side neck muscles pain?

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Dr. Keshab Paudel answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Depends: If you injury muscles, ligaments or tendons, it will cause problem but usually it does not cause problems. However, it's wise not to do that.

Answered 5/8/2014

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