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If you’ve ever twisted your head and had a pop, crack, or crunch sound coming from your neck, don’t worry, you’re not alone.

Cracking your neck can be risky and sometimes downright dangerous. Overstretching your neck joint can also derail your athletic performance in specific instances.

I had tech neck before it was a thing. As far back as childhood—we're talking 10-year-old me—I've noticed my neck was stiff and cracking.

Gentle movements that take the neck through its natural range of motion—including forward flexion, side bending, and controlled rotation—can significantly reduce stiffness.

So while cracking doesn’t cause arthritis, increased cracking—with pain and stiffness—can be a symptom of underlying joint degeneration. Again, context is everything.

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Occasional neck cracking is generally safe. However, excessive cracking can potentially lead to injuries, so it is best if one avoids overdoing it.” — Dr Priyesh Nayak, Resident Doctor ...

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