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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 ...
Neck crepitus, or popping sounds, is usually caused by joint movement or air bubbles. If neck crepitus comes with pain or ...
New York-based chiropractor Patrick Kerr, D.C., tells SELF that popping your neck can make the area feel more stiff. This only makes you perform the habit more often. "You know, on some level, that ...
A doctor has warned of some of the risks related to cracking or popping your own neck in a viral video. In the video, Dr. Brian Boxer Wachler plays a game of "Fact or Cap" reacting to claims that neck ...