The term “cracking” when referring to neck cracking is the popping sound that occurs when quick motions loosen the joint and ligaments in the neck. Some chiropractors may crack the neck as a treatment ...

Gently or occasionally cracking your neck may not cause any harm. But doing it incorrectly, too frequently, or too forcefully can actually cause more pain or discomfort. Cracking your joints is a ...

Snap, crackle, pop! Those sounds are usually associated with crisp rice cereal — but for some people, it describes the noise their joints make, too. To someone cracking their neck, knuckles, or back, ...