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I catch myself always cracking my neck, why do i have it? is it maybe caused my stress?

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"Popping" joints: I had always been told it came from bone on bone when it hurt, and then more ligamentous or involving cartilage if it did not hurt. A better explanation can be found- http://www.Loc.Gov/rr/scitech/mysteries/joint.Html hope this helps dr. P.

Answered 3/6/2015

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