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 ...

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 ...

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.

(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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...