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How can i stop my habit of cracking my bones? i have to crack my back constantly and i can't stop. is there a way that i could get rid of this addiction?
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See a psychologist: Actually, cracking your back, like cracking your knuckles, is the release of the vacuum that we have in our joint spaces. As far as anybody knows, it doesn't have any long-term effects like arthritis or joint deformities. I have had patients do this for decades (one for 50 years) without any problems. If it bothers you or others, psychologists can help with techniques to help you change.
Answered 2/13/2016
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