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A member asked:
I can crack my chest. the pop sound is in the middle. the problem is if the crack isnt succesful, it will hurt. but if it is, then its fine. help?
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Joint sounds: You are practicing chiropractic care on yourself, and the sound is the ribs moving where they articulate with the sternum (breast bone). If you do it "wrong" or "half-way" it will hurt. If you build the pectoral muscles over / near them, you should have this less frequently.
Answered 2/24/2013
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