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What Causes Hollow Sound In Neck And Stiff Back?

If I move my back or neck from side to side it literally sounds like my spine is hollow and it is rubbing against something inside of it. Very hard to describe because the sound is faint and the sensation is strong. It is like a saw cutting wood the back and forth motion but in my neck and back. It is my spine. My back is in pain but not severe pain and only after not moving for long periods of time. It always feels stiff though; like I need to crack it to loosen up.
Mon, 13 Apr 2020
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Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist,  's  Response
Hello,

In my opinion, this could be a beginning of arthritis in your spine and I am afraid that you are used to cracking your spines for long time as this causes arthritis. Currently the solution is strength. Your muscles should be strengthened and your back and neck curves should be restored if there is any muscle imbalance due to weakness or tightness. A physiotherapist can assess you and give you a home exercise program with some manual techniques.

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Ayman Darrag, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist
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What Causes Hollow Sound In Neck And Stiff Back?

Hello, In my opinion, this could be a beginning of arthritis in your spine and I am afraid that you are used to cracking your spines for long time as this causes arthritis. Currently the solution is strength. Your muscles should be strengthened and your back and neck curves should be restored if there is any muscle imbalance due to weakness or tightness. A physiotherapist can assess you and give you a home exercise program with some manual techniques. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Ayman Darrag, Physical Therapist or Physiotherapist