Why do I have a crunching sensation at the base of my neck?

Answer by  lois (22)

The crunching sound is coming from the cervical vertebra. Over time wear and tear on the cartilage and the disc thin allowing the vertebra to rub together.

Answer by  craftheart (392)

A crunching sensation in the neck could merely be a subluxation in the area. Which is a misalignment of the bones. An adjustment by a skilled chiropractor should help significantly.

Answer by  JuliaJolie (415)

A crunching feeling in the base of your neck could be due to an injury or repetitive strain injury, or sitting in the same position for too long. A more serious cause could be arthritis or a tumor.

Answer by  Srfingfreak (697)

The crunching sensation could come from tendons being stretched over your vertebrate, most likely as a result of poor posture or stress. Myofascial tension could also be a cause. Massage and slow long stretching could alleviate this.

Answer by  hrpoorna (155)

The crunching sensation is there for many individuals of today's living. The crunching is caused by a bacteria called Streptococcus pyogenes and it can be controlled under proper treatment under the guidance of a doctor specialist in throat section.

Answer by  Zoe (2369)

This might be from a number of causes but one possibility is that your neck is out of alignment. It might be worth it to see a chiropractor or a physical therapist who can help you to fix this problem.

Answer by  cherry (102)

The crunching sound on your neck may be caused by nodules which are lodged in your muscles or may be due to nitrogen escaping between your bones.