2006-08-29 14:35:58 · 8 answers · asked by nickname 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
Popping your back is similar to popping any other joint in your body. Basically, you are pushing out the air that accumulates in the spaces between your joints. It generally has made me feel better, although to my knowledge there is no evidence that it really decreases pain. But, as far as I know, it also doesn't really hurt you. Still, I wouldn't mess with my spine!
Personally, I wouldn't go to a chiropracter. If you have real back pain, you should get checked out by an M.D. to make sure there isn't anything serious going on. If your doctor determines that you have a purely musculoskeletal problem, then maybe a chiropracter can help you with his manipulations, or a physical therapist can suggest excercises/stretches.
2006-08-29 14:41:27 · answer #1 · answered by Wondering 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Popping your own back could be making it worse. Go to a chiropractor.
2006-08-29 21:41:09 · answer #2 · answered by C K Platypus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Popping your back is bad for you. Go to the chiropractor.
2006-08-29 21:38:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree, see a chiropractor. I am one, and all you are doing is making it move more, which the body is going to try and tighten up even more to support it, that is the body's natural response.
2006-08-29 21:42:41 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. Chiro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i heard it stops the pain, but i'm not a professional.
2006-08-29 21:41:32 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can go either way, but they say to go to the chiro at least once a month to have yourself straightened out :)
2006-08-29 21:41:24 · answer #6 · answered by tiffers64080 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it can go either way. it can loosen a pinched nerve, or pinch a nerve even worse.
2006-08-29 21:43:38 · answer #7 · answered by Jess 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have this bad habit too...
2006-08-29 23:28:50 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋