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I have neck arthritus, when i flex my back it makes a crackling sound but no pain. is it normal. what to do?

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Dr. Ronald Krauser answered

Normal: It is normal if no pain is involved.

Dr Harte and another doctor agreed

Answered 7/19/2014

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