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Is cracking your neck bad for you?

Cracking your neck too forcefully can lead to injuries like pinched nerves, muscle strains, or even strokes. A chiropractor can safely crack your neck by using specific manipulation techniques.
Los Angeles cardiologist Dr. Danielle Belardo’s recent social media post about a young patient’s stroke following chiropractic neck manipulation has ignited renewed discussions about the procedure’s ...
Many people try to relieve neck tension by forcefully twisting their neck until it "cracks," but this self-manipulation can be risky and should be avoided. Safe neck adjustments should only be ...
The landscape of alternative medical treatments continues to evolve, with chiropractic care standing at the intersection of controversy and potential therapeutic benefit. Neck manipulation, a ...
BALLWIN, Mo. — A woman from Ballwin, Missouri, is speaking up about a controversial issue: the safety of forceful chiropractic neck adjustments. According to the American Chiropractic Association, ...
The claim: Manipulating your neck could lead to a stroke. The facts: Manipulating your neck is supposed to relieve pain, not cause it. But years ago neurologists noticed a strange pattern of people ...