Once you've talked to your doctor, it's best to focus on small, slow movements, says Granominico. Cracking your neck should feel like a gentle stretch, with no straining, twisting, turning ...
occurs when the neck undergoes a rapid back-and-forth movement, similar to the motion of cracking a whip. This can damage the soft tissues of the neck, including muscles, ligaments, and nerves.
Dr. Idries Abdur-Rahman discusses why it’s not recommended to crack your back and neck to relieve tension, because it could make it worse. Dr. Jamil Abdur-Rahman says hair and nail supplements ...