From knuckle pops to neck crunches, joint cracking is common and oddly satisfying. But what’s actually happening inside the ...

Do you twist or tilt your head to the side and your neck cracks? This is actually a common occurrence, but you may be wondering why your neck does that and — more importantly — is it something to be ...

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 ...

Neck cracking can offer a sense of relief, but it can pose health risks when it becomes a habit. Dr Mezher explains what actually happens to your neck muscles.

Habitual neck cracking, often mistaken for relief, can severely damage cervical structures and vascular health. This practice, stemming from gas release in synovial joints, can lead to ligament laxity ...

That satisfying “pop” when you twist your neck might provide momentary relief, but the risks associated with this common habit deserve serious attention. Many people instinctively crack their necks ...

Many people find neck cracking an oddly satisfying habit — often done to release tension after sitting for hours or stretching after a long day. The sharp popping sound can bring instant relief, but ...

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 ...

The satisfying “pop” and warm sensation after cracking your neck may feel relieving, but repeated self-manipulation could pose serious risks, cautions Dr. Sermed Mezher, a family medicine physician ...

While neck cracking offers relief for many, a rare but real risk of stroke exists due to potential injury to brain-supplying arteries like the vertebral arteries. Forceful or sudden movements can ...