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My 6 year old has popping sound when he tilts his neck backward and forward. no pain and it only happens if he extends it all the way back or forward?

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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"Young": Cartilages are FLEXIBLE and make sounds! STOP "trying it out to see if its still there!" Hope this helps! DR Z

Answered 1/29/2016

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A member asked:

My 6 year old has popping sound when he tilts his neck backward and forward. no pain and it only happens if he extends it all the way back or forward?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

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