neck cracking

1. Introduction A loud cracking sound when rolling the head indicates the rapid release of gas bubbles from the cervical facet joints, a tight tendon snapping over a bony prominence, or the friction associated with early cervical osteoarthritis. This auditory phenomenon, clinically termed cervical crepitus, is a frequent occurrence and is predominantly benign when it … Read more

1. Introduction A loud cracking or popping sound in the neck when rolling the head from side to side is a physiological phenomenon clinically known as cervical crepitus. This sound is most frequently produced by the sudden release of nitrogen gas bubbles from within the synovial fluid of the cervical facet joints, a harmless process … Read more