Back cracking: few things are as satisfying as the snap, crackle and pop that comes with stretching out your spine. Well, except maybe a ‘sharing’ bag of Minstrels. Short story: just like your ...

Cracking your back can feel satisfying and relieve stiffness, but is it actually safe? Science shows that occasional back cracking is generally harmless, but frequent or forceful cracking may carry ...

Most of us have experienced that wonderful moment when a random tension or pain in the back or neck suddenly dissipates with the sound of a loud “pop.” It feels so good that some like to repeatedly ...

In a now-viral video, nurse and TikToker Sugar (@mylifeassugar_) cautions users against the practice after a patient allegedly became paralyzed following an attempt by their friend to crack their back ...

When you need to stretch out stiff muscles, it’s natural to hear a “snap, crackle, pop!” with no Rice Krispies in sight. But when it comes to your neck, you may be wondering if there may be any ...

Whether you love it or hate it, cracking knuckles is a common habit we've likely all done at some point. It's one of life's simple pleasures for some people, who crave the satisfying "pop" and ...

When you get your back cracked — on camera no less — you never know what exclamation will tumble out of your mouth. That’s part of the fun of watching back cracking videos, which have taken Instagram ...

It's important to crack your neck the right way because the wrong way can lead to new types of pain. When cracking your neck, do it gently from side to side, slowly stretching out the muscles. When ...