When a person cracks their back, the sudden movement causes air pockets in the synovial fluid of the joints to react with a popping or cracking noise. Although cracking the back may feel good, it can ...

In a now-viral video, nurse and TikToker Sugar (@mylifeassugar_) cautions users against the practice after a patient allegedly became paralyzed following an attempt by their friend to crack their back ...

Back cracking: few things are as satisfying as the snap, crackle and pop that comes with stretching out your spine. Well, except maybe a ‘sharing’ bag of Minstrels. Short story: just like your ...

Cracking your back can feel satisfying and relieve stiffness, but is it actually safe? Science shows that occasional back cracking is generally harmless, but frequent or forceful cracking may carry ...

When you get your back cracked — on camera no less — you never know what exclamation will tumble out of your mouth. That’s part of the fun of watching back cracking videos, which have taken Instagram ...

When you need to stretch out stiff muscles, it’s natural to hear a “snap, crackle, pop!” with no Rice Krispies in sight. But when it comes to your neck, you may be wondering if there may be any ...