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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 ...
Repeated twisting of the uppermost part of your spine can lead to laxity and instability; sports doctors recommend safer options My husband cracks his neck multiple times a day. He complains that his ...
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 ...
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Many people crack their necks to relieve tension, but is it actually harmful? Cleveland Clinic neurosurgeon Dr. Deborah Benzil weighed in on the topic to separate fact from fiction. “Cracking your ...
(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 ...