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When i turn my head it sounds like grinding sand in my neck. it doesn't hurt, but i can hear it. any idea what's wrong?
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Neck "noise": This is a common experience for many people. It is usually associated with degeneration (think about arthritis) in the neck. This often results with normal aging but is also often the result of sports related injuries or the result of heavy manual labor. The problem can be worse when osteoporosis/osteopenia is present.
Answered 5/17/2018
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