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Is it normal that my neck sounds like a ball bearing when I turn it?

Posted on 3/23/20 at 9:05 am
Posted by cokebottleag
I’m a Santos Republican
Member since Aug 2011
24080 posts
Posted on 3/23/20 at 9:05 am
I'm 34, and never had any major back or neck injuries. I've noticed over the last 10-15 years that when I turn my head back and forth, I can hear what sounds like a bearing in my neck. I assume it's the bones grinding or something, but I'd never really thought about it.

There's no pain, no inflammation, just an odd sound, like a bearing in a track.

Am I a robot?
Posted by Kingpenm3
Xanadu
Member since Aug 2011
9979 posts
Posted on 3/23/20 at 9:07 am to
A well lubricated ball bearing shouldn't make any sounds.
Posted by Rabbs and QStick
Texas
Member since Apr 2012
3039 posts
Posted on 3/23/20 at 9:07 am to
Sounds like COVID. Shut it down.
Posted by NewIberiaHaircut
Lafayette
Member since May 2013
12548 posts
Posted on 3/23/20 at 9:08 am to
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Am I a robot?


Probably a sign that you’re a Cylon.
Posted by Hester Carries
Member since Sep 2012
25942 posts
Posted on 3/23/20 at 9:09 am to
Yeah dude. Totally normal. We're all walking around with our neck bones grinding every time we move our heads.
Posted by LSUAlum2001
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Member since Aug 2003
48886 posts
Posted on 3/23/20 at 9:11 am to
You will need to prepare that Fetzer valve with some 3-in-1 oil and some gauze pads, and you’re gonna need 'bout ten quarts of anti-freeze, preferably Prestone.

No, no make that Quaker State.
This post was edited on 3/23/20 at 9:11 am
Posted by SavageOrangeJug
Member since Oct 2005
19758 posts
Posted on 3/23/20 at 9:13 am to
I know this will sound crazy.

...BUT....I highly recommend you see a doctor for medical advice.

Not that I question the medical advice doled out by these 16 year old, man bun wearing, basement dwelling poofs...
Posted by cokebottleag
I’m a Santos Republican
Member since Aug 2011
24080 posts
Posted on 3/23/20 at 9:15 am to
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...BUT....I highly recommend you see a doctor for medical advice.



I mentioned it to my (now former) GP, and her response was 'huh, weird'. And that was it.
Posted by jaytothen
Member since Jan 2020
8846 posts
Posted on 3/23/20 at 9:19 am to
My knees pop like bubble wrap and my lower back sounds like rice krispie treats in the morning.

I've never sounded like a ball bearing though. That's a new one.
Posted by The Mick
Member since Oct 2010
45199 posts
Posted on 3/23/20 at 9:21 am to
Yes, perfectly normal
Posted by VolsOut4Harambe
Baw Land
Member since Sep 2017
14932 posts
Posted on 3/23/20 at 9:31 am to
You've come to the right place.
Posted by ezride25
Constitutional Republic
Member since Nov 2008
26808 posts
Posted on 3/23/20 at 9:32 am to
Try funneling a quart or two of 10w30 into your ear. Should relubricate and solve your problem.
Posted by Anonymous95
Member since Sep 2014
2101 posts
Posted on 3/23/20 at 9:34 am to
Maybe he needs a refresher course.
Posted by DeltaTigerDelta
Member since Jan 2017
14220 posts
Posted on 3/23/20 at 9:38 am to
Very normal. You can buy a book called Pain Free by Pete Egoscue. It has some exercises that could help.
Posted by SidetrackSilvera
Member since Nov 2012
2906 posts
Posted on 3/23/20 at 9:44 am to
Sounds like it's time for a ring dinger.
Posted by Mr Breeze
The Lunatic Fringe
Member since Dec 2010
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Posted on 3/23/20 at 9:55 am to
Posted by Slagathor
Makin' jokes about your teeny tiny
Member since Jul 2007
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Posted on 3/23/20 at 9:59 am to
quote:

Try funneling a quart or two of 10w30 into your ear. Should relubricate and solve your problem.


This issue sounds more like power steering fluid, but luckily you can mix them to cover all of the bases
Posted by chinese58
NELA. after 30 years in Dallas.
Member since Jun 2004
33959 posts
Posted on 3/23/20 at 9:59 am to
You must have a leaky gasket. Heard you can order new ones from the J.C. Whitney catalogue.
Posted by cokebottleag
I’m a Santos Republican
Member since Aug 2011
24080 posts
Posted on 3/23/20 at 10:32 am to
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This issue sounds more like power steering fluid, but luckily you can mix them to cover all of the bases



It does remind me of a loose rack and pinion. I've called 2 local mechanics already and they've agreed to take a look at it.
Posted by SavageOrangeJug
Member since Oct 2005
19758 posts
Posted on 3/23/20 at 10:33 am to
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I mentioned it to my (now former) GP, and her response was 'huh, weird'. And that was it.
Former would be correct. That would be my last visit with her.
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