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Is cracking your neck bad for you?

Medically reviewed by David Kesselman, DC Key Takeaways Cracking your neck too forcefully can lead to injuries like pinched nerves, muscle strains, or even strokes. A chiropractor can safely crack ...
When you need to stretch out stiff muscles, it’s natural to hear a “snap, crackle, pop!” with no Rice Krispies in sight. But when it comes to your neck, you may be wondering if there may be any ...
My husband cracks his neck multiple times a day. He complains that his neck often feels stiff, which he attributes to the 30-mile bike rides he regularly takes and the uncomfortable sleeping positions ...
(WKBN) – Many of us crack our necks to relieve some tension without thinking twice about it — but is that actually harmful to us? When you crack your neck, you’re hearing ligaments or tendons “rolling ...
For many people, cracking their neck is a daily habit, just like cracking your back or your knuckles. But a recent viral tweet suggested a woman suffered from stroke symptoms after getting her neck ...
Cracking your back or neck might provide quick relief and a satisfying popping noise — but is it a safe practice? "When you stretch or manipulate your spine, such as by twisting or bending, the ...
London paramedic Natalie Kunicki was just 23 when she stretched her neck while watching TV in bed after a night out - but 15 ...
A man who lost his sight after cracking his neck has warned people about the dangers of practicing DIY chiropractor sessions at home. Andy Wilson, 53, had suffered from chronic back pain since he was ...