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A 37-year-old female asked:

When i move my head from side to side, my neck crackles. it sounds like theres rice crispies in my neck. it doesnt hurt when it makes this sound. is this serious?

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Dr. Clarence Grimanswered

Endocrinology 59 years experience

Most likely aging. Most likely not serious. But you should mention to your Dr.

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Answered Sep 15, 2021

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A 28-year-old female asked:

My neck hurts a little and sometimes when I stretch neck to side I hear like a pop sound. I also feel an almost pulsing feeling back of my head both sides. I sometimes feel a sway unbalanced feeling. Also some shoulder tightness and pain?

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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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