Is It Bad to Crack Your Neck?

Is It Bad to Crack Your Neck?
Bob and Brad discuss cracking your neck.
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[@jojojlc7070]

I've cracked my neck so many times I've gotten good enough to do it without my hands

[@gurditjohal3271]

Jojo jlc same

[@sandyaguirre4044]

Me too

[@deevoid-roblox6444]

Jojo jlc sameeeee

[@The.pleiades]

😭me too

[@roseaseph3057]

Me too, and it makes it 200 times harder to break the habit

[@braydenyonts3758]

Man, cracking my neck and back is the best. Doing it, like, 4 or 5 times a day and it's great every time! I think I'm addicted.

[@deanhermans1284]

Same I do it way to much, that’s why I need to know if it’s good or bad

[@Brooklyn_286]

Same but I'm worried cause my neck has been hurting recently and I hope it isn't anything long term

[@StudentLoanMillionaire]

Me too

[@braydenyonts3758]

@@nofwild6325 Honestly, those be hitting too

[@UnderstandingChrist]

I crack my neck like 10 times a day like a habit, I hope it doesn’t do any long term damage

[@Lukas-gz2vx]

same lol

[@Corasmussen]

Me to

[@shashankdorbala]

yep me too

[@lukeprest6483]

dont do that!! i’m currently in my bed skipping school bc i have neck pain. i cracked my neck monday morning. it’s wednesday (a week and a half later) and i can barely walk bc it hurts my neck. yhe pain is increasing

[@jewellui]

Are you still alive?

[@justok3702]

Dangerous? Back: not really knuckles: no Toes:no Neck: very low risk

[@senseinuuh]

still i am gonna stop

[@musedits5442]

Yeah this is really bad and I even do it like prob 50 times a day? My ocd is killing me

[@sighberscamp1]

No matter how low, STROKE is something I don't want to risk. Or PARALYSIS!! You really should not be telling people such things. Everyone is different, and the risks are different from person to person. My neck was so bad, 3 vertebrae were encroaching on my spinal cord by 50%. My neurosurgeon told me one smack on the back as a hearty greeting could have EASILY either paralyzed me, or even killed me. Someone in my condition could read your comment and go against what common sense dictates and cause themselves irreparable harm. If you are going to give advice to people, especially MEDICAL advice, it's always better to err on the side or caution.

[@ayumiyuu8531]

Is it bad? Possibly yes! Am I going to stop doing it? No! :) (don’t recommend doing the same thing I am. This might end up badly! Just because I’m doing it, doesn’t mean you have to! I warned y’all!! This isn’t on me)

[@muahahhahaa]

It is really bad Neck is the place where all the vain's go through and is very sensitive well if u keep doing it a lot then ur gonna get a swear pain and then their is no surgery as neck surgery is the most dangerous in my opinion and can never be solved

[@nadinesteidl6153]

Pretty much all the time, if I move my head to the right to left, my neck crunches automatically.

[@gwendolyn0515]

Same

[@angelocipra4459]

Same thing happens to me and i think the reason to that or at least for me is that I crack my neck and back so much that when I move it, it cracks

[@Rob.N.]

@Daniel Scott It does have a cool down period

[@immad5037]

Ikr same , oof I m glad that I m not the only one with that issue

[@issackaiser]

My neck cracking habit went from curiously slow and hesitant with hands assist to casually doing it just by turning around every morning after cracking every other bones I could. I’ll have to limit it for now on I guess.

[@HYA_CIN]

THANK YOU. Ive been having awful neck/shoulder pain on my right side for almost a week and watched many videos but none helped until I did these exercises. The chin tuck is magical! My neck cracked as soon as I did it and felt immediate relief. I'm finally gonna be able to sleep and turn my head!

[@AnniePilatesPhysicalTherapist]

Yes sir!!! It is best to stretch and strengthen your neck supporting cervical spinal deep muscles ! Thanks for sharing great health and awareness in the community as an advocate for health and wellness ! Much love ❤️ from a therapist .

[@JawzPlayzYT]

Annie Pilates Physical Therapist but I like cracking my neck

[@Brooklyn_286]

I'm two years late but you do know they stole this video from SpineCare Decompression and Chiropractic Center right?

[@kaylarblx3474]

I keep cracking my head like 200 times a day or more..

[@Corasmussen]

LOL me to

[@thecookie-eatingunicornang642]

@Clasic Man it’s a habit, you can do it in your spare time or whatever (I do it like everyday lol)

[@roythien7043]

@Clasic Man i think it was an exageration

[@roythien7043]

@Clasic Man okay

[@Fightandresist]

If your neck cracks while you are moving your head around (NOT whipping it around) normally, that is fine. If you add additional force, such as brought on by whipping your head around, or using your hands, then yes, it can possibly hurt you/be dangerous.

[@hulyepicsa]

Marianne Kiss thank you, exactly what I was wondering!

[@BantiarnaMacRaghnaill]

I actually ended up with a spinal cord injury at c7 from years of forcefully cracking my neck in both directions. I had no symptoms in my arms or shoulders but the first real obvious sign that something was wrong was a rather sudden onset of increasing weakness in my legs and a numbness in my lower back. Approximately two weeks later I was paralyzed. I am now mobile after two surgeries and lots of physical therapy. *DO NOT FORCEFULLY CRACK YOUR NECK!*

[@cjmadison2397]

I'm so sorry. Are you back to where you were at before this accident?

[@BantiarnaMacRaghnaill]

@@cjmadison2397 No, but I can do most things in moderation. Inclines, stairs, etc. are a challenge due to muscle fatigue/weakness. Most of my body has some level of abnormal sensation, but the areas that are completely numb have reduced. I have some degree of spasticity in my thighs, upper back, ribs, and chest wall. I know all that sounds terrible, but it's manageable with exercise and occasional PT, but it has actually turned out to be a very positive thing for me. 🙏 Thank you. That was very kind of you to inquire. 💜

[@rqjgaming]

R u serious???

[@alex8480]

This is a typical Bob and Brad video. I'm a total midwest guy (I'm a DPT) and I love them and their personalities but their videos are usually the same formula: ask a provactive question that many people have, tip-toe around the answer, and provide several asides while not giving anything concrete.

[@davidhobbins3636]

"I assume you'll have your hands with you most of the day." 😂

[@maryjones8564]

I had a stroke due to my neck being popped by a chiropractor two years ago. I was 26 years old when it happened. My neck has never stoped hurting, be so careful with your neck! There are several people this has happened to.

[@BobandBrad]

Sorry that happened to you!

[@maryjones8564]

Bob & Brad is there a pillow that you recommend that would support my neck when I sleep at night? Sometimes I will roll a towel up and put it in between my pillow and pillowcase but that doesn’t give it the best support all night.

[@euwonder6170]

@@maryjones8564 Hi) I'm so sorry to hear about that. How are you now? I crack my neck often, and now watching these negativity about blood clotting. I'm kinda scared now, even tho I dont feel anything ut with psychological effect of watching too much about blood clotting I started to think I've got something in my neck even tho I just felt something really strange but i dont feel anything.

[@rqjgaming]

@@maryjones8564 did u have a blood clot

[@maryjones8564]

@@rqjgaming No. I had a stiff neck for several days. My husband told me I should go to the chiropractor, so I did. He popped my neck and 4 hours later I was in the hospital with a stroke. They said my artery was damaged from trauma. Something they would see if someone hit their head really hard or from something like a roller coaster ride whipping their neck around. I am lucky it didn't affect me too badly. I didn't end up in a wheelchair or anything. My daughter was 16 months old at the time. Crazy, scary stuff!!

[@mr.physio]

yes it's bad and most of all, it doesn't do much to improve your pain or alignment whatsoever.. you just feel good. that's it. but the problem is sometimes you can strain your muscle doing that or in worst cases, you can snap vertebral arteries or nerve root..

[@Tonyoh007]

조영상보시는분!! 헐ㅋㅋㅋㅋ

[@MeirajenR]

Ditto

[@Anonymous-sq9fc]

It's a small chance, stop forcing it. So many people do it and nothing happens.

[@rqjgaming]

What's the chance of snapping vertebral artery?

[@thinkingimpaired5663]

I can verify the number three problem with cracking your neck with a disc injury(s). I hurt for many years after cracking my neck and to this day I'm still having pain. I increased pain issues in neck, arms, and increased numbness in hands.

[@davywavy1918]

i feel like an old beat up vw and im only 19

[@lucascecconi258]

Watching your posture while you are using the pc could help

[@umno.2168]

Well now you are 21

[@jessejive117]

If by the grace of God I’ll pass this last quarter I’ll be starting clinicals as a PTA. I would move to a different state to intern under these guys haha

[@cish6047]

Good luck!

[@dakotalee9980]

Minnesota is a terrrible place you might want to rethink that

[@LukenUSee]

God bless, and hang in there. Bob and Brad are amazing teachers and role models, I'm sure, but yes, Minnesota's winter's...

[@caribaez5711]

Good luck! Physical therapy is so cool.. :)

[@AFewPages]

I’m going try and not crack my neck. My grandfather had a stroke and my grandmother died of one.

[@vikithomasson7772]

TY for ALWAYS reminding me to do chin tucks!! I have hEDS and C-3-6 fusions. My neck is always sore but I’m learning to position my neck n a chin tuck before I go to sleep. I can’t believe how much less sore it is when I wake up!

[@PurpleLightning2]

I’m 15 years old and have terrible neck pain. And I care very much about my posture when I’m sitting. But when I’m standing or doing stuff, I’m very tall so I bend now a lot and bend my neck so I have bad neck problems. So I crack my neck all the time. To relive that pain.

[@cosmo57]

Same😕

[@LILRHONDALEE]

O.K. guys...I have a question that you did not address. When cracking your neck (or any other joint, for that matter), what makes the cracking sound? What is going on? What is cracking??? Thanx! xo

[@ericaleticiabueno4316]

I'm totally addicted to stretch my neck. Thanks for the video. I'll follow the recommendations.

[@Joseph_Negron]

Been doin it like 20 time a day for the last 12yrs, I can tell yu that the ligament part is true, I feel a lot of discomfort at time, i needa stop tho😭

[@FeonaLeeJones]

I've ALWAYS wanted to know the answer to this question!! OMG...i frickin LOVE the shirt!!!

[@Graceful-Trace]

I’ma try to stop, i always feel that my neck is off

[@kennethbrown5784]

My best friend used to crack his back using a school desk. I day he cracked his neck and passed out never knew it could have been a stroke

[@cish6047]

Is he okay now?

[@kennethbrown5784]

@@cish6047 yes he is he won't even crack his fingers now

[@mariac.delgado6780]

Cracking the neck has always been a big NO NO for me, I prefer a gentle stretching. Thank you and loves 😘

[@BobandBrad]

Nice Maria :)

[@chasingshangrila]

What if you cracked it without wanting to? I have military neck name in pain all the time in the neck and around the scapula.

[@Bitachon]

*Starts **1:47*

[@munro8229]

I have a question my knees cracks every time i bend them and then sometimes i get small bruises and i don't know if that is normal

[@zack8919]

I crack my neck multiple times a day, but I recently suffered an injury, and my neck will only pop to the left when I try to crack it to the right it doesn't pop, and shoots pain all down my right side. Should I go get this checked out?

[@MeirajenR]

I was wondering about this. I have bad neck pain from forward head sydrome... I would crack my neck in stretching (never used hands) and eventually I got to 20-30 times a week. I do it less now, but my neck cracks really easy when I turn it side to side.

[@shalacarter6658]

HI Guys, would you please start captioning your videos? thank you

[@yourhomebiz]

Hello Shala have a look at the KZbin settings , CC is working for me.

[@emilywellington6092]

If your chiropractor does manipulate your neck, is it safe?

[@carmelakhourie1174]

I knew you must be followers of Abraham Hicks! I started e meditating again after a knee sprain and I was led to you two! I love knowing my power. I have probably torn my lvl and quad muscle and sprained the inside of my uncle. I wish I had found you two three weeks ago! I'm just now using one crutch and moving to a cane. No insurance so doing this by myself. Lol. I've had right knee injuries off and on since 1995. Wish I knew then what you've shared. Maybe I wouldn't have had a bad right knee for so many years.

[@kimmorley9037]

Can you do a video on calcification on rotator cuff with symptoms of torn rotator cuff please:)

[@kollitsig5547]

I've cracked my neck so many times that now if I try to do it won't crack unless I wait for a few days or weeks

[@gabriellujan1991]

Me too, you know a reason why?

[@laural5189]

my neck sounds like a glow stick

[@kendallsmith3605]

I never needed my hands? I just push my head to the side, head tilt and push and then ir cracks? i do it on both sides,

[@bigmohammedbby6474]

DO NOT CRACK YOUR NECK PLEASE. The number 2 option about instantly is very real it only took me 3 years of cracking hourly and now my neck and shoulders are terrible. I don’t want anyone els to get problems like I do so if you see this and you crack your neck please stop you don’t want cervical instability

[@RichRich1955]

Chiropractors? They caused more problems for my neck. Strengthening the neck muscles helped me mostly. A neurosurgeon recommended it in 2 minutes. Initially I didn't but eventually when I did it was dramatic.

[@Nebron]

I crack my neck in the mornings after I wake up. One time I did it and heard more of a squelch than a crack. Couldn’t turn my head to the left without immense pain. It turns out I’d pulled a muscle in my neck and the doctor said it was called something like torticolis. I still crack my neck fairly often, just make sure to be in a ‘proper posture’ position as I was laid down on my front when I caused the muscle spasm

[@nadinesteidl6153]

No cracking today. So it isn’t constant. I do have Cervical discs that have been moved out of alignment so far that my spinal cord is starting to impinge at C5 and C6. I have my spine pulled into an “S” at T5 and T6 due to muscles constantly pulling on this area. Won’t find anything out for 5 more days.

[@reuvenwachtfogel7012]

I used to crack my neck several times a day (sometimes using a little force). These days I have 3 herniated discs in my neck, shoulder pain, and my neck will not crack at all to the right side. I think I hurt myself. I also used a shiatsu pillow and I believe that made it worse.

[@rqjgaming]

Happy Thanksgiving How many years have u been cracking your neck

[@reuvenwachtfogel7012]

@@rqjgaming - about 25 years

[@rqjgaming]

@@reuvenwachtfogel7012 hows your neck doing? Do u still crack it? What did your doctors say

[@reuvenwachtfogel7012]

@@rqjgaming -- I still crack it but only by putting a hand on the back of my neck and gently pulling my head straight up. Bending to the right just doesn't crack anymore. Doctors have me doing physio which helps but it still hurts enough to affect my sleeping. Alternative is surgery which doctors suggest I avoid if I can. I also get some relief from occasionally using inflatable neck traction device.

[@rqjgaming]

@@reuvenwachtfogel7012 oh ok u got a Instagram bud?

[@BombBasta]

What about if an individual has scoliosis

[@anitavaughn1968]

Sometimes my neck hurts so much that I massage my shoulders and neck then I rotate my head and my neck pops. Feels better.

[@susanb1394]

I had NO idea cracking your neck could cause issues! Wow, am I glad I watched this video. Thanks guys!!

[@frankied6208]

susan brandt sane here just found this out too. I won’t be cracking my neck anymore just doing stretches and massages.

[@andykapsar4667]

doc mondragon gave a different approach(i think it was her). she mentioned neck cracking creates grooves in the bones so youll only ever pop your neck that way.

[@ambientsloth_6285]

Bob and Brad, I don’t know if you guys read these comments, but I have a question about my hamstring. I’m a gymnast, and about a year ago I did something to my upper hamstring. I thought I tore it at first, so I tried not stretching it or using it at all, but that didn’t help. After toughing it out through competition season, I went to physical therapy for about two months but it didn’t seem so help at all. I also went to deep massage therapy, and after that it felt better for about a day, but then it was back. I feel like I’ve tried everything and nothing is working. Thanks!

[@caribaez5711]

They read the comments. Hopefully they read yours!

[@805hiking]

Yes y'all #1 hands down

[@joanapplewhite7691]

Are your giveaways for US citizens only or also internationally

[@cintie45]

You guys are wonderful as usual

[@lobostacos3127]

The intro already told me am bout to watch some real shit

[@amandak3198]

I take my son to a Chiropractor for scoliosis, and he won't do manual manipulation (twist and crack) of the neck anymore to any of his patients.

[@carrollindsay432]

Wat hing your remedy to place the neck

[@julianhill3780]

Thanks

[@junkang3307]

I've been cracking my neck for years but now permanently stopped for about a year now. will i be ok as long as I dont crack my neck anymore or will the years of cracking have already done irreversible damage

[@AdamHeidingsfelder]

Chiropractor here. Most vertebral restrictions I find are in the upper neck, which is almost impossible to pop yourself. A good treatment is the chin tuck stretch, then rotation. I would advise against the leaning back extension stretch; that IS a risk of stroke- think hair salon wash bowl...not good. DON'T POP YOUR OWN NECK (I don't pop mine)Thanks for the good video guys!

[@AdamHeidingsfelder]

@@albundy3929 Thanks man you sound really informed. I'll tell that to my thousands of patients I've treated in my career, including the ones that no longer need surgery on their spines.

[@vir822]

What to do if my back cracks even if I do a little bit of extension all of my thoracic vertebrae cracks automatically ... I have lots of pain on the left side of mid thoracic region.. burning radiating from mid thoracic region

[@juliosandoval8244]

I had a whiplash got rear ended and i have 3 bad disk in my neck.i go monday,weds,Friday to my chiropracter he pops my neck 3 times a week.is that ok or only do 1 time a week.i don't want him to mess me up even more.any help

[@pattycake5643]

Mine don't crack it sounds like crunching. I have been in a few accidents that always have involved my head and neck.

[@MeirajenR]

My neck just popped several times just from dropping my neck back 😅 good thing I'm doing strengthening exercises

[@chrisfoxworth2494]

thanks very much

[@countrymommaxoxo2020]

I really enjoy all your video you guys are very informative , so notice you really don’t talk about the thoracic disc herniation or thoracic DDD can you make a video about how to relieve pain in that area or options this would be much appreciated 😊

[@countrymommaxoxo2020]

I seen all the others just not thoracic area 🙏

[@davebeecher6579]

a little more harder to find? you guys are funny

[@poopsicle1111]

The ‘Nam-like flashbacks start hitting at 2:40

[@aditya50499]

Hello Bob abd Brad....is there any way I can contact you ? I have secondary progressive MS and need some advise regarding this.

[@JolanXBL]

The guy in red sounds like the Blendtec guy

[@SurrealJupiter]

i just watch them cause their kinda funny tbh

[@AwesomeVideosReddit]

@Bob & Brad what are your thoughts on Chiropractor VS Phiso?

[@RichRich1955]

Chiropractors don't stretch ligaments in the neck? I'd say they absolutely do.

[@unknown-oe7tg]

hey guys i been doing this for a lil while now i get close to strokes and hard breaths or i start gettin anxiety and my heart start beating and hands sweat or my left arm sweats n get numb sometimes shit ain’t no joke how can i get rid of this? it’s a sad i don’t like the feeling but right now my neck feel weird like a little burn or temptation to crack it i feel that mostly on my upper spine close to my head how can i make this better and not feel like this no more? someone please answer

[@w99mmt]

Thoughts on ring dinger by dr Johnson

[@brandonjimenez9820]

The only reason I started to crack my neck is my friend grabbed my head and twisted it without consent and it hurt so bad and it bothers me if I don’t crack it now

[@vinesfk7209]

Damnit just get to the Godamn point it’s a yes or no

[@iddrisufatau868]

Good Job continue.

[@angelafleming354]

Chiropractors never use the "crack". Crack is whack. They adjust your neck. Great video! Definitely sharing!

[@nadinesteidl6153]

I have Stiff Person Syndrome, a one in a million Syndrome. My muscles are constantly working and PT is to be avoided, according to my neurologist. Any idea why?

[@interstateceo303]

Epsom salt will relax most muscles

[@jeanmarcel6947]

What is your opinion about " Atlas Profilax" ?

[@gold_cookie2179]

I have tourets so I kinda crack un intentionally

[@jenjazzen4753]

Cool desk

[@jimpowers5372]

You guys are great?

[@tommy11sixorozco9]

can you do a video on knots in the neck? or just use this? doing this has helped

[@chewyjello1]

Watch the video on trigger points :)

[@chewyjello1]

Here ya go. It's a good one! kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZmK6aoV5jbCar9U

[@dollydawn007]

Is it bad to crack if you have osteoporosis

[@carrollindsay432]

Please disregard my tablet is not working correctly.

[@deannamaxwell3467]

I like Halo 5

[@BubbaLoob43]

also i love bob and brad

[@BobandBrad]

Thanks for your support!

[@PeaksEdit]

Oh no...

[@shapedokkan]

helpful video

[@nickm6443]

I swear to god I get little ticks just once and a while after a good neck crack

[@iohannnee]

I just crack my neck and now I feel a sharp pain when I look left, what do I do?

[@Maros554]

Did you survive?

[@iohannnee]

@@Maros554 oh haha, I did it went away.

[@chaigamingtalks]

Brad looks like Roger Stirlings from mad men

[@Brooklyn_286]

hey bob and brad ever heard of SpineCare Decompression and Chiropractic Center? Because you stole their video along with many other videos. Come up with your own content!

[@rezz5570]

Just don't do it too much lol

[@elena7475]

Is brad foot in cast?

[@rodrigosommers1]

these guys stayed home before the pandemic 🤔🤔🤔

[@randymartin9040]

Fucking best worst intro ever

[@BubbaLoob43]

i was a cracking-neck and back addict but after doing the small exercises for deep muscles i never had the urge, in a month or so.

[@manumaster1990]

nice video