A paramedic who regularly cracks her joints has been left partially paralysed. Natalie Kunicki, who works for London Ambulance Service, was simply watching films in bed with her friend after a night ...

That satisfying “crack” in your neck may feel like instant relief, but doctors warn it could come at a dangerous cost.

CNN — Josh Hader had a sore neck, so he tried to stretch it out, accidentally popping it. The next thing he knew, the left side of his body started to go numb. He went to the kitchen for an ice pack ...

His wife had been telling him, Don't pop your neck. You're going to cause a stroke, said McCollom. Although strokes related to neck popping are rare, medical professionals say there are other risks.

Habitual neck cracking, often mistaken for relief, can severely damage cervical structures and vascular health. This practice ...

(WKBN) – Many of us crack our necks to relieve some tension without thinking twice about it — but is that actually harmful to us? When you crack your neck, you’re hearing ligaments or tendons “rolling ...

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