What causes the pop in my neck and back, if it is something bad how may i stop this from occuring?
2006-09-26 08:32:49 · 8 answers · asked by concernedaboutsats 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
The "pop" is air in your joints escaping. Does not hurt anything and you can't stop it. If it really bothers you see a Doc. Good luck!
2006-09-26 08:35:59 · answer #1 · answered by kksay 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
These are good answers, but one person was wrong, it is bad for you. As you "pop" the joint, you are releasing gases and stretching the ligaments, but as your are stretching the ligaments you are decreaseing the stability of the joint. The body's natural defense against instability is to make it stable some how, and it does this by adding more bone around the joint, which causes more pain and less ability to move fully. This happens mostly in the spine, but it can happen in any joint. I strongly suggest seeing a chiropractor to help regain proper motion to the joint before the joints degenerate (arthritis). If you don't currently see a chiropractor and are interested, go to www.sorsi.com to find one in your area, if you are in the St. Paul, Minnesota area, email me or go to my website at www.healinghandschiro.com.
2006-09-26 09:10:07 · answer #2 · answered by Dr. Chiro 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Escaping gases: Scientists explain that synovial fluid present in your joints acts as a lubricant. The fluid contains the gases oxygen, nitrogen, and carbon dioxide. When you pop or crack a joint, you stretch the joint capsule. Gas is rapidly released, which forms bubbles. In order to crack the same joint again, you have to wait until the gases return to the synovial fluid.
2006-09-26 08:37:05 · answer #3 · answered by footballgirl 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Air bubbles in the sinovial fluid are what causes the popping noise.
2006-09-26 08:36:47 · answer #4 · answered by Tulip 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The cartiledge around the bones is less where the popping occurs...... :)
2006-09-26 08:36:03 · answer #5 · answered by cajunpalomino 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont quote me but i thinks its just all air that makes the popping sound. i do it all the time too. all day i do it. my boyfriend never does it and he always gets pinched nerves. i think its a good thing.
2006-09-26 08:36:19 · answer #6 · answered by Your Angel 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carbon dioxide gas collects in joints, and when you "crack" it, the gas escapes.
2006-09-26 08:35:06 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
the bones they make the pop
2006-09-26 08:34:48 · answer #8 · answered by chichi3985s 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋