A member asked:

I quickly move my neck to the side to crack my neck can this cause any permanent damage?

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Dr. Yvette Kratzberg answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

"Cracking" of the neck by quick lateral movements can result in pinched nerves or strained muscles. It can also result in hyperlaxity of the joints and a predisposition to injury when you are older. It is best to avoid "cracking" any joints, but the neck is a particularly sensitive area and damage can be more severe.

Answered 8/10/2021

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