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 ...

That satisfying “pop” when you twist your neck might provide momentary relief, but the risks associated with this common habit deserve serious attention. Many people instinctively crack their necks ...

For many people, cracking their neck is a daily habit, just like cracking your back or your knuckles. But a recent viral tweet suggested a woman suffered from stroke symptoms after getting her neck ...

Habitual neck cracking, often mistaken for relief, can severely damage cervical structures and vascular health. This practice ...

Neck cracking can feel satisfying, providing a momentary sense of relief from stiffness and tension. But if you catch yourself cracking your neck excessively, it may be an indicator of an underlying ...

That satisfying “crack” in your neck may feel like instant relief, but doctors warn it could come at a dangerous cost.

Julia Ries Wexler is a writer for Outside Magazine, National Geographic, SELF Magazine, The Cut, Condé Nast Traveler, among other national media outlets. You can check out some of her work (and ...

A doctor sent shivers down social media’s collective spine after revealing the shocking reason one should never crack their spine — satisfying though it may be. He detailed the PSA in a video with ...

Ever cracked your own neck, or helped to crack somebody else's? Perhaps you've been to a chiropractor or osteopath, and they've manipulated your head suddenly to one side or another to leave you with ...

A paramedic who regularly cracks her joints has been left partially paralysed. Natalie Kunicki, who works for London Ambulance Service, was simply watching films in bed with her friend after a night ...

A man who lost his sight after cracking his neck has warned people about the dangers of practicing DIY chiropractor sessions at home. Andy Wilson, 53, had suffered from chronic back pain since he was ...

There’s nothing like a good snap, crackle, and pop first thing in the morning. (No, we’re not talking about those cute little elves with the cereal.) We’re talking about the glorious feeling of ...