The hormone thing is a possiblity. How would I check that out? Would I see my OBGYN or someone else?

The neck injury makes sense. Neck pain, etc was one of my prime complaints post accident. I had been given some steriods and it seemed to get better. But I get this weird crunching feeling when I turn my head certain ways, or sit certain ways. It seems that area where this sensation occurs, gets really tight when my symptoms are really bad.

Thank you so much for your suggestions. Both sound like things I should look into!