Question 1

i am experiencing neck, back and wrist aches, this has been on and off for months. when it comes on i feel like i need to frequently crack my wrists. when it happens it's very uncomfortable. what could this be?

Accepted Answer

Joint pains: Consider work up  autoimmune status - swelling or just pain? -  CRP, ANA CCP, sed rate , DS -DNA,. May  be related to food intolerances , gluten soy , milk,  test by eliminating those ingredients for a week in a step wise fashion ( i.e. 1 week no dairy , 1 week no soy ) check labels (lecitin is soy)  Check for strep , UTI or vaginitis as, can cause immune  rx.  Check thyroid f/u /w/ rheumatologist

Question 2

is it bad to crack your joints? like fingers, wrist, neck and your back?

Accepted Answer

Occassionaly: Pronbably best not to make this an habitual activity.  The sound comes from the edge of one bone ridding over the other and repetitiveness might induce unneeded wear.

Question 3

burning pain back of my neck.  forehead/scalp tingling, neck cracks when i turn my head any direction.  pain down my forearms to my wrists. shingles?

Accepted Answer

Pain: Sounds like degenerative cervical spine disease. See physiatrist or orthopedist. MRI and/or CT scans.

Question 4

my left arm hurts from my neck to my fingers. soulder and wrist crack badly and sometimes my fingers swell up, go cold and blotchy. anti-inflammatory gel seems to help. causes?

Accepted Answer

Get examined for: Pinched nerve in your cervical spine. Take care!

Question 5

ok, i luv 2 crack my joints, i crack my shoulders, wrists, double jointed in all my fingers, neck, elbows, jaw, but y dud my hip crack wen i walk?

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Cracking: First , there is no such thing as double jointed.  Flexible , yes.  Double jointed , no.  If your hip cracks when you walk you may be slightly disarticulating the joint or the tendon(s) in the area are slipping in and out of  a groove.  Either way, seeing your orthopedist will dispel more myths and help get you the answers you need.  And try spelling better - it helps .   Good luck.

Question 6

my wrists crack anytime i move them, no injury.

Accepted Answer

Wrist cracks: This is quite normal in some people. Just as long as it does not hurt you.

Question 7

both my wrists crack together and you can feel the bones grind together. it can be painful and achy.whats wrong with my wrists?

Accepted Answer

You are limber: We see this in limber  people and it is called benign hypermobility.  Your  physician can clarify this issue.

Question 8

burning pain back of neck/head. forehead/scalp tingles, headache, neck cracks when i turn in any direction. pain in my forearms down to wrists, help?

Accepted Answer

These symptoms: do not represent a unifying diagnosis. You need to see health care professional for an evaluation and examination.

Question 9

my girlfriend has chronic neck pain and cracks her own neck. it makes a very loud pop, and sometimes causes "shocks" down her arms. is what she is doing safe? if not, what problems could arise?

Accepted Answer

Possible arthritis: Popping neck may be ok since many do it without ill effects. But, "a shock down arms" means that the pop irritates her nerves going to the arm. Look up "brachial plexus" on the web. I worry disc injury or herniation. It is unclear if she has arthritis. I would keep back and neck straight and supported most of time. Avoid awkward position reading or watching tv. Would quit popping. See doc for xray.

Question 10

my neck hurts a lot. i crack it about 6-7 times a day, it gets better for a while then it hurts again. haven't been to a chiropractor. what's the problem in my neck?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. Regular aerobic exercise will help by making your muscles stronger and more flexible.
For healthy diet: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/., exercise 30 minutes/day, drink enough water daily so your urine is mostly colorless, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs.

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I am experiencing neck, back and wrist aches, this has been on and off for months. when it comes on i feel like i need to frequently crack my wrists. when it happens it's very uncomfortable. what could this be?

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Is it bad to crack your joints? like fingers, wrist, neck and your back?

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Burning pain back of my neck. forehead/scalp tingling, neck cracks when i turn my head any direction. pain down my forearms to my wrists. shingles?

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My left arm hurts from my neck to my fingers. soulder and wrist crack badly and sometimes my fingers swell up, go cold and blotchy. anti-inflammatory gel seems to help. causes?

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Ok, i luv 2 crack my joints, i crack my shoulders, wrists, double jointed in all my fingers, neck, elbows, jaw, but y dud my hip crack wen i walk?

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My wrists crack anytime i move them, no injury.

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Both my wrists crack together and you can feel the bones grind together. it can be painful and achy.whats wrong with my wrists?

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Burning pain back of neck/head. forehead/scalp tingles, headache, neck cracks when i turn in any direction. pain in my forearms down to wrists, help?

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My girlfriend has chronic neck pain and cracks her own neck. it makes a very loud pop, and sometimes causes "shocks" down her arms. is what she is doing safe? if not, what problems could arise?

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My neck hurts a lot. i crack it about 6-7 times a day, it gets better for a while then it hurts again. haven't been to a chiropractor. what's the problem in my neck?

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