Sponsored by Charles Theofilos, M.D. 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

It's a sound that hurts those who hear it. You may have a habit of cracking your neck, so much so that it's become automatic. This gesture, which seems to provide spontaneous relief, is nevertheless ...

The formation of air bubbles is the reason joints in our necks, fingers, and other body parts "crack" or "pop." The young woman's stroke was almost certainly a freak accident. The Daily Mail reported ...

This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. Please look at the time stamp on the story to see when it was last updated. LONDON–A woman says she was left partially ...

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 ...