Dec 10, 2025 · If your neck makes cracking or popping sounds, you’re experiencing neck crepitus. It’s usually not a cause for alarm, coming from factors like air bubbles or joint movement, but consult a …

Sep 9, 2025 · Cracking your neck gently or only on occasion generally won't cause any harm. Here's what you need to know about the risks and when to seek medical care.

Mar 19, 2025 · Forcing your neck to crack can lead to health issues like joint instability, a pinched nerve, a pulled muscle or, in rare cases, blood vessel injury.

Jul 15, 2025 · Your neck keeps cracking most likely due to harmless pressure changes within your cervical joints, a process known as cavitation. This occurs when gas bubbles in the synovial fluid …

2 days ago · From knuckle pops to neck crunches, joint cracking is common and oddly satisfying. But what’s actually happening inside the body?

Dec 1, 2025 · Is cracking your neck bad for you? Learn what happens when you pop your neck, why it feels good, and when neurologists say it’s time to stop.

May 12, 2025 · Some people try to relieve tension, stiffness, or discomfort in their necks by twisting or manipulating it until they hear a "crack" or "pop." While this might feel satisfying in the moment,...