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I have this bump on the back of ny neck (which I assume is part of my vertebrae) that I can intentionally crack if I push down. Yesterday, while trying to demonstrate to a friend, it cracked and now my whole neck area hurts and it reaches to the lower part of my head where my neck connects to it. Should I be worried?
Your symptoms could be suggestive of chronic degeneration of the cervical spine. I recommend using locally flexeril gel or any other muscle-relaxant ointment, coupled with ibuprofen. Some ice can also help locally. If your situation does not improve, I recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical exam and a cervical spine X-ray study.
Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
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Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist
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What Causes Bump On Back Of The Neck?
Hello, Your symptoms could be suggestive of chronic degeneration of the cervical spine. I recommend using locally flexeril gel or any other muscle-relaxant ointment, coupled with ibuprofen. Some ice can also help locally. If your situation does not improve, I recommend consulting with your doctor for a physical exam and a cervical spine X-ray study. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Ilir Sharka, Cardiologist