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I used to be a habitual neck cracker, stopped when i heard of the health risks. can i repair any damage that may have been caused by the habit?

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Dr. Karen Butler answered

No: Just stop doing this and hopefully your neck will be fine

Dr Chuu agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

I used to be a habitual neck cracker, stopped when i heard of the health risks. can i repair any damage that may have been caused by the habit?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Karen Butler answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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