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Neck Crunching

Squirt60 — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:31:04 GMT

Has anyone ever dealt with neck popping or crunching? For the last week or so every time I turn my head to the left it sounds like the bones in my neck are crunching. It doesn't hurt and I have no pain it's just so annoying.

I appreciate any help I can get.

Thank you.

Re: Neck Crunching

Stevie Nix — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:38:18 GMT

Yes, for sure. From Arthritis.

Re: Neck Crunching

Squirt60 — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 11:47:44 GMT

Do you have that every time you turn your head or just every so often? Mine is constant. Does it ever get better or go away?

Thank you for your reply.

Re: Neck Crunching

chrystaltree — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 12:09:27 GMT

If it's frequent or constant, if there's pain; you need to see a doctor.

Re: Neck Crunching

JeanLouiseFinch — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 12:27:24 GMT

Join the club. I had cervical spine fusion a few years ago. Most recently, I hear my neck when I turn, lean, or tilt in certain ways while doing my eye makeup. I wondered if it was related to my limited ROM from after the surgery, but I think it's the arthritis in my neck. It's not at all painful.

Re: Neck Crunching

Mombo1 — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 12:33:34 GMT

@Squirt60 wrote:
Has anyone ever dealt with neck popping or crunching? For the last week or so every time I turn my head to the left it sounds like the bones in my neck are crunching. It doesn't hurt and I have no pain it's just so annoying.

I appreciate any help I can get.
Thank you.

@Squirt60 Yes I had that condition...but I had pain along with it. Eventually my family doctor recommended a pain specialist and it was determined that I had stenosis in a few of my vertebrae... which unfortunately comes with age for some people. Although I am older... I think mine started with lifting my little grandkids. The doctor recommended a series of epidural shots. Within a few months I was pain free.. and no crunching. As other posts suggested...it could be arthritis. Best to get a professional evaluation.

Re: Neck Crunching

CalminHeart — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 12:35:09 GMT

A good chiropractor could take care of that.

Re: Neck Crunching

Squirt60 — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 12:47:24 GMT

Luckily I have no pain with this crunching. After listening to this all day it starts to get on my nerves. I do have my annual physical coming up in a few weeks so I Will mention it to her, hopefully it is nothing serious.

Thank you all for your replies. I really appreciate you taking the time to help me out.

Re: Neck Crunching

depglass — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 16:32:59 GMT

It's called crepitus and is not harmful unless you have pain. This is according to a local chiropractor who has a radio show. But it never hurts to mention it to your own physician or chiropractor.

Re: Neck Crunching

grandma2pkmh — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 17:44:50 GMT

@Squirt60 Thank you! This happens to be me also. I have Rheumatiod Arthritis so I figured that was causing it.

But I always wondered if only I could hear it or if others could hear it if they were sitting next to me.

Re: Neck Crunching

hckynutjohn — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 18:21:17 GMT

@Squirt60 wrote:
Has anyone ever dealt with neck popping or crunching? For the last week or so every time I turn my head to the left it sounds like the bones in my neck are crunching. It doesn't hurt and I have no pain it's just so annoying.

I appreciate any help I can get.
Thank you.

@Squirt60

Yep, since the 1950's, when I joined the United States Army, and went through 8 weeks of Boot Camp. Just noise, no pain.

That changed in 1974 when 3 of my Cervical Discs were crushed. That led to decades of on/off, at times excruciating, almost debilitating pain. My late Chiropractor friend was able to keep me pretty much pain free.

But the Clickety/Clack? Will never go away and I haven't thought about it until I read your post. No pain when it comes to joint noises? Me personally, I wouldn't be concerned about it.

Next trip to your Primary Care Doctor, you might want to mention it.

hckynut(john)🥅🏒 🇺🇸