Written by Kim Grundy, PT | Reviewed by Sanjai Sinha, MD Published on April 10, 2023 Key takeaways: Cracking your neck sometimes is generally safe and won’t cause harm if you do it correctly. Avoid forcefully turning your head to crack your neck. Instead, try gentle stretches to get a satisfying pop without the risk...
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune condition that causes inflammation of the joints and can affect the neck. According to a 2018 literature review, a person will rarely experience RA symptoms in the neck in the early stages of the condition. In this article, we look at how RA affects the neck. We also discuss the...
by Curtin University Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Curtin University research in partnership with the Raine Study has cast doubt on the popular belief that having a slumped posture while seated can lead to neck pain. Published in “Physical Therapy,” the research found females in late adolescence who sat in a slumped position compared to upright posture had a lower risk of experiencing persistent neck pain as a...
A crick in the neck makes the neck feel stiff and less mobile than usual. Some people report that a crick also feels like something in the neck needs to pop into place. A crick in the neck can be temporary or chronic. It is often painless but may be connected to the chronic neck...
