Crepitus or crepitus of the neck is the sound of cracking, hitting and rubbing something in the neck, the reason for this sound is the rotation or rotting of the neck... Generally, neck crepitus is not a worrying problem... but Chronic, frequent or painful crepitus can be a sign of a more serious problem... Neck crepitus is caused by injury or arthritis of the neck joints... Visit Dr. Zahra Eshghi's clinic in Shiraz** Is it harmful to make noise in the neck when turning? If you feel pain when listening to your joints, you should see a health care professional. In general, you should see a doctor if neck crepitus is accompanied by any of the following: - **Pain or Swelling:** If neck crepitus is accompanied by pain or swelling, there is a possibility of arthritis or some other type of inflammatory problem in the neck joints... A knocking or grinding sound every time or almost every time you move the neck joint is one of the signs of a problem in joint function. These sounds are normal and there is nothing to worry about, but if necessary, you should discuss this with the surgeon... But if you are worried, even if you see the symptoms of frequent neck pain, or even if other sounds appear in your neck, you feel pain.. The possibility of serious diseases for your peace. It happens.... As these cartilages wear down, the vertebrae of the neck cannot slide, so when the neck appears to be relaxed, it can collapse.... Due to injury... Car accidents and whiplash are common causes of this type of injury.... The neck can lead to inflammation and stiffness of the muscles and connective tissues.... When should you seek medical help?... Cracking or popping or grinding sounds in the neck, if repeated too often, may be a sign of a serious problem, such as cervical spine instability. - Sounding the neck with every movement Excessive pain or swelling - Recent neck injury The sound of breaking colic occurs mostly in joints with more resistant surrounding tissues. These tissues include: **Cervical Paraspinal Muscles**: They extend from the base of the skull to the upper lumbar vertebrae....These muscles create a V-shaped appearance..Poor posture is also a cause of neck stiffness..A few cases of vertebral artery rupture have been reported as a vertebral artery from some severe vertebrae..Manipulation of the cervical spine...or is it less?...A review of the medical literature shows that cervical spine manipulation by a qualified medical professional, It doesn't put too much pressure or tension on the vertebral artery.. Standard precautions in this area are to consult a specialist doctor if you experience symptoms such as pain, dizziness, lightheadedness, numbness, tingling, numbness or other qualified specialists after neck sprains.. Read more: Neck Sprain Symptoms + Types ### When is a neck cracking sound a warning? The following warning signs and symptoms indicate that a neck sound is more harmless than crepitus: - Repetition of the neck sound with any movement in a certain direction or almost any movement - Neck ringing with pain or swelling - The start of ringing in the neck after damage to the cervical spine in an accident or surgery in this area If you experience any of these things, see your doctor so that the cause of the symptoms can be properly diagnosed.. If you are worried about this, it is better to be careful.. Neck crepitus is often caused by neck stiffness.. Therefore, treatment is generally aimed at restoring the range of motion and mobility of the spine.. Shoulder levator muscles are... - **Strengthening:** Deep neck muscle strengthening exercises are useful for better support of the neck joints.. Instability, spinal fusion surgery is considered an option for treatment.... Read more: Physiotherapy and neck stiffness treatment in Shiraz ### Summary The cause of neck crepitus is the wear of cartilages or the presence of gas bubbles in small cavities inside the joints... Improper posture, injury or arthritis are also causes... Doctors diagnose the cause by looking at symptoms and physical examination and sometimes taking pictures... Treatments include heat, stretching exercises, stretching exercises, etc. if muscle strengthening is needed... crepitus does not cause neck pain, many people may ignore it... However, it is better to see a doctor...