Hurts all the time

Mine is constantly cracking and hurting, I have to sleep without a pillow or with a very specific pillow

Mine hurts and cracks all the time too, hurts even worse (and includes my shoulders) when I’m doing things like carrying a heavy backpack

Yes getting knots in the neck is one of my worst symptoms

That was my first sign of problems. I don't think they had any idea what it was back then. At this point I am just tired of not being me. They have meds today that can help slow the progression of it. Try to make sure you have a good Dr.