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Head cracks when turning/rotating it

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NightStar
NightStar

When I turn/rotate my head, sometimes it makes cracking noises. Sometimes they are small, a couple of times they were big.. Is this okay? I do have a lack a food and water due to other health problems so im wondering if that's what causing it? The most worrisome ones are when the noises are big.. For example, I just turned my head and my skull made a big cracking sound.. usually it doesnt do this.

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  • NightStar
    NightStar

    Posted

    what could this be from?

  • yan50450
    yan50450 NightStar

    Posted

    It could be from atlas misalignment.

    • yan50450
      yan50450 NightStar

      Posted

      It is the first bone on your spine. Chiro can adjust it. get a upper cervical chiropractor to take a look.

  • AlexandriaGizmo
    AlexandriaGizmo NightStar

    Posted

    Mine creaks and cracks all the while, it doesn't seem to cause to many problems but i have since i have got older i have developed spondylitis of the neck but its no big deal really.

    I think its a process of aging and it can start at any age

  • josh72109
    josh72109 NightStar

    Posted

    my neck makes cracking sounds when my atlas is out of alignment

  • iqbal_45667
    iqbal_45667 NightStar

    Posted

    I believe you need to do exercises for the Neck and Shoulders. No good to ignore it.

    • AlexandriaGizmo
      AlexandriaGizmo iqbal_45667

      Posted

      I never thought to mention the need for exercise, it really help, i do daily turns etc

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