While cracking your neck and knuckles might seem harmless, health experts advise against this practice due to potential risks to joint stability and musculoskeletal health.

If you have super-tight muscles, for example, they may rub on top of the joints and bones in your neck, says Laker. If the joints in your neck are extra flexible, say, if you have a connective ...

When you crack your neck, the facet joints in the back of the neck stretch, which lets fluid spread out into the joints. That creates gas bubbles, which pop and make the neck cracking feel like it ...

The dangers of cracking your neck could include a vertebral artery dissection and stroke, but it’s rare. Consult your doctor if you experience stroke symptoms. Skip Navigation.

The dangers of cracking your neck could include a vertebral artery dissection and stroke, but it’s rare. Consult your doctor if you experience stroke symptoms. Skip Navigation.