Creaking sensation in head

[Bozzi]

When I'm sitting normally, watching the TV or whatever I do, I hear my head creaking from the slightest of movement even if I turn my head 1cm to the left it makes a creaking noise. It's as if there is friction - the base of my skull and spine rubbing together. I'm worried I have arthritis or something but I'm only 20 years old. I can't relax or watch TV with my head in a comfortable position as i hear a creak. It seems to get worse when i keep my head in a still position for 5 seconds and slightly move it slightly to the right/left or down motion.

Does anyone else get this sensation? I'm going crazy because of it I can't bring myself to stop thinking of it or testing the creak sound. It's even to the point where I feel depressed thinking I have arthritis at 20 and now have abnormal head creaking that will be there and get worse for the rest of my life! please help guys i need reassurance.

[smmaho]

Yep I get this and have had it for years! I am at the point now where I don't really notice it but if I concentrate on it then I can. Mine is worse when doing sit-ups or something that involves my neck.

[marc]

It is probably your neck and not your head, as I get the same thing sometimes.