When I get a pain in my neck or I have a right sided headache, the only thing that is a temporary fix is to crack my neck. If I just tilt my head to the side I can make it crack and this makes it feel better. Sometimes a few spots will be really loud. Does anyone know why this is happening and if I should try to stop?
2006-12-12 02:40:11 · 7 answers · asked by jen19801976 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
its gasses moving between the joints
theres not a fast answer for it- its helpful if you know what direction to move it
just stretching it the same way all the time will just stretch the ligaments and make your neck more unstable
2006-12-12 02:44:11 · answer #1 · answered by sahajrob 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I wouldn't do it. There is an increased risk of stroke - look for Canadian studies on this if you wish for more information. They've banned a certain type of neck manipulation in Canada because of this risk.
2016-03-29 04:25:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you can crack your neck then you presumably have good posture, so firstly congratulations :P
Neck cracking doesn't do any damage, and it certainly doesn't induce arthritis.
The cracks are calcium deposits (so I've heard). Or small hydrogen explosions between joints. They don't do any harm though.
Crack like there's no tomorrow =D
2006-12-12 02:45:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, but you should do some stretched first to prepare the muscles for it. Cracking your neck without preperation can lead to discomfort.
2006-12-12 02:43:13 · answer #4 · answered by wvucountryroads 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i haven't lost my head yet.. must be safe
2006-12-12 02:44:26 · answer #5 · answered by frogonalog 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you may go blind
oh wait that was something else
2006-12-12 03:11:35 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think so.
2006-12-12 02:50:49 · answer #7 · answered by Malaysia 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋