Medically reviewed by David Ozeri, MD Key Takeaways Cracking bones is actually just the sound of joints popping and is ...

It's not hard to find the popular "bone cracking" videos online. Typically in the videos, a young social media influencer lays across a special table. Then an expert pushes and contorts his or her ...

People may notice a slight popping or cracking sound when moving their neck. Often, the sound occurs due to the movement of air trapped within the fluid of the joints. It may also occur due to slight ...

For decades, knuckle cracking has been blamed for arthritis and joint damage. Scientists now say the sound comes from gas ...

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Whether you habitually crack your knuckles or your right knee pops every now and then, chances are you’re at least familiar with the sensation of a joint making a ridiculous sound and then feeling 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 ...