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Is it unhealthy to crack your neck? how can i get myself to stop?
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Potentially: If you crack it out of nervousness, it may be a bad habit. Do not force it to crack. Increasing your stretching to the neck, forward/backward, side to side and in small circles, will likely reduce this need. Other options include seeing a chiropractor or osteopathic dr.
Answered 8/6/2015
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