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I crack my lower back a lot by twisting, as well as my neck.. can this be damaging and or bad?

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Dr. Bahman Omrani answered

Specializes in Pain Management

Neck & back cracking: Deliberately cracking your neck or back on your own may not be a good idea & could potentially lead to complications. If your neck or back crack or pop simply by turning or twisting with no other symptoms, it can be lift alone.

Answered 1/17/2016

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