What Causes An Unusual Noise From Behind The Neck While Walking?

Posted on Wed, 27 Jan 2016

Wed, 27 Jan 2016 Answered on

Wed, 6 Apr 2016 Last reviewed on

Question : recently I've been experiencing some noise release from the back of my neck as I walk or turn to left to right ..this worries me alot

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (21 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Due to gliding of joints in the neck.

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
The crackling noise in the neck is the gliding of joints as you turn your neck. If your joint has been injured or becomes inflamed, the surface may thicken, creating a rubbing sound as you move. A courser noise may indicate more advanced changes in the surfaces of one or more joints. Such changes can be caused by osteoarthritis (OA) or spondylottic changes.
OA can happen from normal wear and tear or changed joint alignment (due to an injury, or when your muscles are tense or in spasm, or from poor spine postures that have been used over the years). A physical therapy program to help with your posture and muscle balance can improve movement in your neck and may help stop the noise.
I hope this answers your query.
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Wishing you good health.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (3 hours later)

thank you very much ! I'm glad to hear it's nothing dangerous.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
Thank you.
I am happy I could help.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (1 hour later)

also when I experience the noise on my neck I get a minor headache but sometimes I get a strong headache I don't know if the both symptoms are connected

Answered by Dr. Dr. Praveen Tayal (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Can be related to cervical spondylosis.

Detailed Answer:
The headache that you have can be related to abnormal neck position or spondylottic changes in cervical spine. The symptoms can be related to each other. Avoiding using a pillow and doing isometric neck exercises under the guidance of a physiotherapist will help.
Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar