From knuckle pops to neck crunches, joint cracking is common and oddly satisfying. But what’s actually happening inside the ...

Joint noises are common and often misunderstood. A physiotherapist explains why they happen and what they do, and do not, ...

Cracking your back or neck might provide quick relief and a satisfying popping noise — but is it a safe practice? "When you stretch or manipulate your spine, such as by twisting or bending, the ...

Cracking the lower back can bring a feeling of satisfaction and sometimes help with pain and stiffness. There are different ways to crack the lower back, but it is important to do so safely. When a ...

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 ...

A bit of relief, or maybe just a force of habit: We’re separating fact from fiction about what happens when you crack your knuckles and other joints. * It all has to do with the “synovial fluid” in ...

Many of us have noisy joints. Knees crack on the stairs, necks pop when we stretch, and knuckles seem to crack almost on ...

Cracking your back or neck might provide quick relief and a satisfying popping noise — but is it a safe practice? “When you stretch or manipulate your spine, such as by twisting or bending, the ...