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So i was laying down on my right side and than when i moved for a second i felt/heard like a cracking sound. that similar to cracking your knuckles but this time in the back of the head (left side) around ear level above my neck?
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Joint cracking.: The vertebra in your neck will rotate as your head turns, The sound is that release of the pressure in the vertebra. It can be amplified if you were in a quiet environment. You have not injured anything, but I would not attempt to adjust this often as it will become hypermobile. Follow up with your PCP is suggested.
Answered 1/1/2021
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