crunching noise when turning neck

[sparkle_1979]

when I turn my head I get a crackling sound. I have had it for a week. I am FREAKING OUT big time over this

To be fair, It did start after an uncomfortable night on the sofa, but still that shouldn't cause this noise?

Anyone else?

Please no freaking me out as Im in full blown panic mode

[tomby1]

It's basically muscle related and is linked to stress. It's predominantly caused by a tension of your neck muscles so an uncomfortable night on the sofa could certainly cause it.

If it continues for more than a few weeks, pop down to the doctor and they should be able to give you some tips on how to relieve the tension in your neck.

Nothing to worry about

[sparkle_1979]

Thank you that's what I needed to hear

[Pipkin]

Sparkle,

I've had this for years and also just put it down to tension. It's never got any worse or caused any problems, it just sounds awful!

Pip x

[sparkle_1979]

Thanks pipkin, yes Im paranoid someone else will hear it also and wonder what the hell that noise was lol

[paranoidtree]

i suffer from this all the time! My neck cracks and crackles - it's the joints 'popping' due to air/tension. I see a osteopath when it gets really bad to help massage it out (she also does cranial osteopathy to help center/calm me too).

It's perfectly normal, can't cause any damage, it just doesn't sound very nice!

My husband actually cringes at me sometimes!

[sparkle_1979]

Thanks you guys have reassured me no end today anyways lol x

[fred_h]

@paranoidtree : does the osteopath help with this ? I really could do with shorter neck cracking episodes... when it's more than a week it gets on my nerves, so to say

[paranoidtree]

It actually does, though when she is massaging my neck it can be painful for a day or two afterwards but after that the cracking and tension is gone. When i'm mega stressed i normally see her every couple of weeks but other times i've gone for months between appointments. She does cranial osteopathy too which i think has helped both my neck and also my anxiety. I would recommend the lady i see though she is based in Chesham, Buckinghamshire, not sure if that is anywhere near you?

[sparkle_1979]

that sounds like what I need because this noise has only been just over a week but it's driving me crazy. Sadly Im in Scotland x