A doctor has issued a stark warning, advising people to avoid cracking their own neck due to the potential health hazards.

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 ...