Medically reviewed by David Kesselman, DC Key Takeaways Neck crepitus, or popping sounds, is usually caused by joint movement ...

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 ...

A TikToker is warning his followers against cracking their necks at home after the bad habit landed him in the hospital. On March 1, TikTok user Kaden Thaddeus, aka @ur.boi, uploaded a video from a ...

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 ...

A 28-year-old man cracked his neck and nearly lost his life after he suffered a major stroke. Josh Hader ended up at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City after tearing his vertebral artery, which leads to ...

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