Neck

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Dear TAI Experts: I have hypermobility, and I have to crack my neck and back A LOT. It cracks easily, but now my upper back has been killing me. Is what I’ve been doing dangerous? I also have scoliosis and I’ve heard cracking your neck can screw your back up with alignment. Help? ... read more »

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Dear TAI Experts: When I’m doing physical activities and I move my neck randomly, it will pop or I’ll get a crick in it. It stings badly and it almost feels like its bleeding in the inside of my neck. I tilt my head to the side to try and ease the pain and it goes away in a few minutes. What is this and how can I fix it? ... read more »

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Dear TAI Experts: I woke up three days ago with a cramp in my neck on the left side. The next day my shoulder and down my back and up around to my chest under my arm on the left also. When I cough my chest hurts badly. Can you tell me what could this be?  P.S. My wrist bone on the right side started hurting like someone hit it with a hammer two days ago also. ... read more »

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Dear TAI Experts: I'm a 39 yr old female suffering from chronic thoracic spine pain flare ups, with stiff neck muscles and golf ball size knots both on the sides of my neck, and in the area between neck & shoulders & between my shoulder blades. I have to apply direct heavy pressure on the painful knots in order for them to even slightly soften. These flare ups come anywhere from twice a yr to seven times per yr. They have been occurring since I was a teen, but the symptoms have become more intense. It lasts anywhere from 4 days to 2 wks. During the flare up, I also feel fevery but usually don't actually have a fever. I get weak & tired & often develop a fever blister in conjunction with the flare up. My back makes crackling noises (thoracic region) with the slightest movement. I was diagnosed with scoliosis as a child. I've always described this as a "sickness in my back." I'm bed bound when these occur. I get a tingling feeling along the spine too. Please tell me what you think. I no longer have insurance & cannot afford all the diagnostic tests, which are more than nine thousand to pay out of pocket. Fibromyalgia? Arthritis? Lupus? I'm otherwise healthy. Height/weight proportionate. No meds, allergies, injuries. I'm a vegetarian, though I get protein from soy products. I don't drink milk. Could this be a problem? Maybe if I had a starting point as to which tests to eliminate at least. I'm desperate for help. Any advise would be greatly appreciated! ... read more »

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Dear TAI Experts: I have been experiencing neck pain associated with a cracking sound when I move my head. It comes and goes. It all began with a bad sinus infection two years ago. I have had MRIs (2) done, which showed infection. Antibiotics were given; infection cleared. I have had 2 sinus surgeries to clear sinuses. MRI/CAT are good. I feel every time I begin to get a sinus infection my neck begins the cracking sound. ENT does not see the connection. Nasal Passages are clear however in AM post nasal drip shows light discoloration. I have been on several series of antibiotics in past couples years I am trying to allow my body to fight any infection on its own. Recent episode has been approx 2wks. I welcome any recommendations. ... read more »