How To SAFELY Crack Your Own Neck (Loud Cracks!)
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- Опубліковано 28 чер 2024
- Neck pain is the worst. It can give you headaches and gives you sharp pain when you turn your head. In some cases it can become chronic and last for years. Adjusting or Cracking your own neck can give some serious relief from neck pain and stiffness and helps maintain the mobility in your neck. I learned how to crack my neck when I was 16. Years later I got my doctorate in physical therapy and advanced training to learn how to manipulate other people’s necks and now I’m going to show you how I do it. I actually used to have neck, back and knuckle cracking competitions when I was in training to be a missionary. We would all be reading quietly in class when suddenly the room would explode with the sound of joints cracking. It was like a duel. Sometimes I would start, sometimes the other missionary would start but I’m pretty sure I always won.
Before I show you how to get some extremely satisfying and pain relieving cracks let me tell you when NOT to do this.
Don’t crack your own neck if you have recently had an injury to the neck or have severe neck pain. It’s best to get checked out by a qualified health care practitioner in those cases.
I wouldn’t recommend cracking your neck if you have had cervical spine surgery like a cervical spinal fusion.
If you have numbness, tingling or shooting pain down either arm. This is something you should go see a physical therapist for.
If you have unexplained dizziness, blurred vision, numbness in the face, especially when turning your head don’t crack your neck and definitely go see your doctor.
You should know there is a risk when cracking your neck. One risk is that you cause injury to your neck that will be annoying and take longer to get better. The other risk is more serious. There is a very very small chance you can cause injury to an artery in your neck which can lead to a stroke. To put it in perspective, you’re much more likely to get hurt in a car accident, become hospitalized or die from taking anti inflammatories like ibuprofen (which cause 107,000 hospitalizations and over 15,000 deaths each year in the United States. Many people are probably going to crack their neck anyway but if you follow these guidelines, that small risk is even smaller.
We are going to avoid a big rotation movement of the head and neck. that’s what causes the highest risk. But if you’re not comfortable with the risk then don’t do it. Remember this video is for informational purposes only and as always if you try this at home you do it at your own risk and definitely don’t try to adjust anyone else’s neck for them.
Now to do this we’re going to move the head slightly back and to the side. So, if you move your head back and to the left you’ll feel some tension build on the right side of the neck especially as you slowly rotate your head to the right. Then with your hand on your jaw or sometimes I’ll put my hand a little on the cheek as well to you apply a little pressure up toward the eye. Just a small movement and you should get one or multiple cracks. Sometimes I will sideband my head a little more to build up more tension to get more cracks. You should only be applying gentle pressure and don’t push through pain if it’s hurting.
Afterwards you’ll usually feel and instant release of tension in the neck. If you feel like you need to crack your neck all the time, then you probably need to work on some strengthening or see a physical therapist for some specific recommendations and treatment such as a combination of spinal manipulation, dry needling and exercise.
I have always been afraid of popping my own neck for fear of snapping my neck…childish I know! Long story short I have been dealing with bad neck pains for as long as I can remember….I finally have some relief thanks to your video!!!
So glad you got some relief!
Won’t work for me
Just got a bout of anxiety a while ago, I also got that too
I have been scared to do it for so long thinking I would die but I woke up on the wrong side of the bed, and my neck has been hurting all day. I thought I might as well pop my neck and no pain thanks so much you're a life saver.
I get pretty bad neck pain from sitting at a desk for extended periods of time and it gives me headaches that can last days occasionally, this video helped a ton!
I’ve tried every single beck crack video and I follow exact directions and still doesn’t crack
Very helpful video. . Admirable
Didn’t crack, but stretched deliciously! Thank you!!
I mean, who doesn’t love a delicious stretch right!
Wow, thank you so much for your advice!
You’re welcome! Thanks for watching!
I love you brother, this is the only video that worked for me. ❤
Glad it helped!
THANK YOU THIS HELPED SO MUCH
You're welcome!
Great advice!
Thanks!
Glad to see I’m not the only one who was scared of cracking my neck for fear of dying in a stupid way
Safer than most people think, but still be careful with it and you should be good
That actually worked!!!! Thank you!
Hooray!
Man iv tried my whole 29 years well I’d say at least the last 15 years of my 29 years trying to crack my own neck at times if you walked in my room youd think I was trying to strangle my self or break my own neck literally did exactly what you said boom cracked super easy and smooth and gave me ALOT of relief!!! Also I never comment on post I had to on this!!!
Nice! Glad it was helpful so you don’t have to crank on your neck anymore 😊
I feel SOOOOOOOOOOO much better now thx
Thankssss youuuu I needed thissss I been playing VR for a good 5 year and I haven’t really crack my neck and today I feel soooo much better
You're welcome, glad it helped!
I’m glad I found this video. I started cracking my neck in this way years ago. Good to know I did it the right way.😅😂
How much resistance should we be applying to our hand when we push the opposite direction? When I was in high school and younger I used to be able to crack my neck but I haven't been able to in years. I'm not sure what changed.
Thank you for validating my neck popping
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This is perfect. Been popping my neck ever since I saw this video 😂
Good stuff 👍
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That's so easy to do and my neck clicked so easily doing it that way! I usually did it the more dangerous way like shown in the thumbnail but I don't even need to take that risk anymore!
Nice!
This helps a lot Ty
You’re welcome!
Man I'd give ANYTHING to be crack my neck like this but it just wont go
I have the same problem.
@@thaisonroofing1963 I went to the chiro, and they cracked the shit out of it - oh man, the relief!
I thought you were LDS. When you talked about the other missionaries cracking their necks that made me think you were. I am lds too. I really appreciate the neck cracking advice it worked out great for me. 🎉🎉🎉
Yes I’m LDS too! Glad the video helped!
Thank you.🙂
You’re welcome!
Lol. I did it but, on one side. Ugh. I can’t get the other side.
What a relief but, I need other side done.
Thanks! 👍🏽👍🏽
It's frustrating when it doesn't go, but don't force anything. Glad it was helpful though!
Aww bro something clicked at the back instant pain release omg thank you
Glad it helped!
good video cuh!!!
Thanks!
This gave me an idea to make mock-up synovial fluid for a fidget toy that works off of cavitation bubbles like joints do(still debating on what material to use if nanotape isn’t available)
What is the physical explanation of what is "cracking" when you crack yourself. Why does it give such relief when it finally cracks.
good video cuh!!! GRRRRRR
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What injury did you have at 16? I didn't have neck pain until after 35. Likely from sitting funny to see computer on my lap. No techniques involving pulling head to side with one hand and bracing neck with other?
I legit just looked up "how to crack my neck without dying" lmao
safety first!
I need some help. I did exactly as you said and on one side I got a pop but now it hurts a bit to move
There is so much resistance and tension it won’t crack :( when it didn’t work I tried stretching and rolling my shoulders to try and loosen up but it just tenses. I get so much rattling in the base of my neck and I’ve never been able to pop it no matter how many ways I look up
I have been doing hypertrophy training to my neck and traps. Using dumbells and multiple sets of 25 reps. Do you think this will help?
Strengthening the neck and traps is a great idea! Cracking your neck won't do much to help build strength but can relieve some stiffness and pain.
@@StronglifePhysiotherapy thanks
Omg it worked!
It worked finally for the first time but I feel like throwing up
I tried this and it didnt work.
10 mins later I tried it again casually and was able to crack it. Did both and felt pretty good. Im going to be doing this from now on
did not help, my neck didnt crack at all and i am in fact paralyzed from the neck down with spinal paralysis .
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Just tried it and nearly crapped myself !!! Feels goooooood !!! Cheers buddy 👍🏽😳😬😀👍🏽
Glad you only “nearly” crapped yourself 😂 cheers!
I think my neck muscle are too strong for this to work on me. Only time my neck cracks is when the chiropractor cracks it which suck cuz i can't always get in to see him. Any thought?
Could be. Sometimes it's hard to relax the neck muscles enough when you do it on your own or sometimes it needs a little more speed which is when it helps to have a professional do it.
Nothing happened 😕
It literally feels like my neck is holding its breath 😭
I'm only 13 but my neck feels like it needs cracking all the time. I'm in the UK and I'm not necessarily allowed to go to someone to crack my neck but nothing seems to work so do you have any other recommendations other than this video?
I was 6'4" at 13, I get it bro.
My suggestion is learn to love yoga, I know it's an old post but hopefully you see this and try it.
Your spine is still in great shape, and by doing yoga, or other exercises similar, your neck and back will take care of you for life, barring accidents.
Try yoga or massage but don't crack your neck because after some years you will have more neck problems
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I just can't follow the steps but nothing
What if you landed wrong on a tube into water
I wouldn’t recommend it after an injury like that. The muscle tension can make it more difficult and painful. It would be best to try gentler pain relief methods or get checked out by a physical therapist
i want a way to crack it unsafely
Well…it’s your neck 🤷🏼♂️ I say be nice to it though.
Me too.. 😢
This does not work unless u missed a step how is just puttin my head to the back and side gonna make it crack ?? when I push it all I’m doin it turning my head u missing a step
If I make my neck stiff then it’s to hard to move
You tilt your head back and to the side and the is a slight rotation of the neck as well while keeping your neck muscles as relaxed as you can. Don't force anything. Some people have enough tension in the neck that it's really hard to do on your own.
I do it almost exactly as shown in the first seconds except that I put my hand in the opposite direction of my head rotation it works for my in that way
Wow that actually worked 😂
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I would never crack my neck as he said can cause a stroke
Car injuries aren't uncommon though.
I want to sound like bubble wrap. 😩
You’ll get there 😊 just don’t force it
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I didn’t hear any cracks, maybe I did it wrong.
I have a big head and a narrow neck, so my neck muscles are jacked 😅 On top of that, I'm heckin' terrified I'll push too hard and paralyze or even internally decapitate myself.
You'd have to push pretty hard to paralyze or internally decapitate yourself, but if you feel uncomfortable trying it then maybe try something else. Some simple neck isometric exercises can help build strength and reduce pain. I'm a member of the big head club too, we gotta keep our necks strong!
I raise my shoulders a bit, look to the left a bit.. Pop! I can do it on command.
Nice
Did not work for me. No matter how many times I tried, just absolutely nothing, not even an incling of a crack
Oh well
Physical therapy made the neck pain worse 😢
Oh no! Sorry to hear that! There can be a big difference from one physical therapist to the next, might be worth trying one who takes a different approach.
You can also try these exercises, just start very gently: What To Do For A Crick In The Neck
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I’ve tried cracking my neck like this for years it’s so stiff nothing happens. Is it that only some people are able to do this? And I’m not scared or nervous when trying. As to say I do push with force in a sitting up posture just like this. Just doesn’t work for me, but I can feel so much tension in there.
My anxiety is getting the best of me and I keep on tensing up or undoing the angle while trying to push 🥲💀
Might help to do a little deep slow breathing before hand. Just don’t force it