Medically reviewed by David Kesselman, DC Key Takeaways Neck crepitus, or popping sounds, is usually caused by joint movement ...

If I swing my head from side to side (think shaking "No" very quickly, there is a distinct crack/pop sound.<BR><BR>If I leave it for more than an hour the noise is audible, but less than than it's ...

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 ...

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 ...

Many people try to relieve neck tension by forcefully twisting their neck until it "cracks," but this self-manipulation can be risky and should be avoided. Safe neck adjustments should only be ...