Back/Neck Cracking. Who does it? How do I stop?
 

I want to stop this awful habit but I can't. I've been to a chiropractor in the past and it didn't help. Anybody overcome this habit? How?

Well I do it... but I dont think it is possible to stop. Specially when you do toes and knuckles as well.

Please, someone help us!

Chiropractor or regular massage therapy might help.

I am going back to a chiropractor for my neck starting next week, they will also show you exercises how to stretch your neck appropriately.

DH

I'm terrible for that! I crack my neck, twist around to crack my back, crack my knuckles - even my shoulders crack! lol

I don't know if there's any way to stop the habit, but I know it feels really good sometimes when it loosens things up! :upsidedow

Yeah their voodoo techniques have fooled people for quite awhile.

Yea, the witch doctors just charge you to crack something you could crack yourself... besides, I know just the way I like to be cracked.

God I love cracking my back.. I do it all the time, but it also feels great after a long day before you go to sleep.

What feels best is some hot babe with big tits rubbing your back while you fall asleep. When she is done, you open your eyes, and fuck her brains out. is she is blonde, just fick the air out of her.

Your joints can make a variety of sounds: popping, cracking, grinding, and snapping. The joints that "crack" are the knuckles, knees, ankles, back, and neck. There are different reasons why these joints "sound off".

* 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 knuckle again, you have to wait until the gases return to the synovial fluid.
* Movement of joints, tendons and ligaments: When a joint moves, the tendon?s position changes and moves slightly out of place. You may hear a snapping sound as the tendon returns to its original position. In addition, your ligaments may tighten as you move your joints. This commonly occurs in your knee or ankle, and can make a cracking sound.
* Rough surfaces: Arthritic joints make sounds caused by the loss of smooth cartilage and the roughness of the joint surface.

Is joint cracking harmful? If you are feeling pain when your joints pop, than you should seek a health care professional. In terms of knuckle cracking, some studies show that knuckle cracking does not cause serious harm. Other studies show that repetitive knuckle cracking can do some damage to the soft tissue of the joint. It may also lead to a weak grip and a swelling hand.

http://www.loc.gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/joint.html

I heard it was bad for you then I saw a chiropractor do it to Carmen Electra on MTV so now I don't know what to think.

if you just try hard and stop doing it for just a few days, the habit might go away. you just have to retrain your habits.

I don't know how to do any of it. Nothing cracks (on command) except my knuckles.

I DO love when the chiropracter does it. God that feels good.

I almost married a girl for the massages she gave me. She could crack my back during the massage. I've been looking for a hot certified masseuse ever since!

I love cracking my neck and back and knuckles....I dont think I can stop! It always makes parts feel better and releases endorphins! WHEEEEEEEE

I crack my neck, have for about 7 years.

There is nothing a chiropractor can do.

There's many things you can do

1. Eat properly.
2. Fix your disgestive system (by doing #1 mostly)
3. Drink more water, your dehyrdated.
4. fix your sitting and sleeping posture

stop cracking at least the neck, i'm at the point now when i tilt my head sideways
i get a shooting jolt of electricity sometimes, (very scary feeling)

but when i drink my fluids i dont do it at all, thats really the key

oh yeah NO SODA, NO COFFEE, NO TEA, NO ALCOHOL :/ your dead

Don't sleep on your face, have a good sleeping posture and get pillow support. Watch how you sit at the computer desk. I have had the same prob. good luck bro