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06/19/2025

Cracking your joints is a common habit. We crack our knuckles, fingers, toes, backs, and even our necks. But not everyone does it for the same reason. Some of us do it to release the pressure that we’re feeling in our shoulders or neck or as a reaction to stress. Sometimes it’s just a matter of habit. But is there actually any benefit to cracking your neck? The answer is yes and no. Keep reading to learn more about the potential risks, what’s happening when you try to crack your own neck, and when to seek help...

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https://www.healthline.com/health/neck-cracking

Cracking your neck gently or only on occasion generally won't cause you any harm. Here's what you need to know about the risks and when to seek care.

06/13/2025

Of people who’ve had neck or back pain in the previous 12 months, 62% sought care from a medical doctor, while 53% pursued chiropractic care, according to a Gallup survey commissioned by Palmer College of Chiropractic. One recently published systematic review suggests those who consult with a DC first may experience two benefits: reduced healthcare services and lower costs...

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https://www.chiroeco.com/the-value-of-chiropractic-care/

This article illustrates the value of chiropractic care by showing how reaching out to a DC can help patients reduce healthcare costs.

06/06/2025

Neck pain is a common problem, especially for older adults. Many doctors recommend first attempting to treat the pain without medication—but are those alternative therapies safer?

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https://www.chiroeco.com/neck-pain-study-suggests-chiropractic-care-may-be-safer-choice/

05/30/2025

Scientists have been studying the effectiveness of chiropractic care for various types of pain for many years. Low back pain The most promising research is on low back pain, which has shown spinal manipulation therapy (SMT) is as effective as other common therapies, like exercise therapy, standard medical care, or physiotherapy. Systematic reviews have shown that chiropractic therapy significantly reduces chronic low back pain and...

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https://www.everydayhealth.com/chronic-pain/chiropractic-therapy-how-can-it-help-chronic-pain/

05/22/2025

Neck pain is a common problem, especially for older adults. Many doctors recommend first attempting to treat the pain without medication—but are those alternative therapies safer? The results showed chiropractic care might be a safer option than traditional medical care...

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https://www.chiroeco.com/neck-pain-study-suggests-chiropractic-care-may-be-safer-choice/

05/16/2025

For adults with a history of lower back pain, walking may provide a simple remedy: Researchers have found that patients who followed an easy walking program were able to go nearly twice as long without their backache returning as others not in the program.

“A simple, low-cost, and accessible exercise strategy such as walking can prevent the recurrence of low back pain when coupled with education...

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https://www.everydayhealth.com/back-pain/walking-is-a-powerful-way-to-beat-back-pain/

A program that included 30 minutes of walking 5 days a week doubled the length of time between backache episodes, researchers say.

05/07/2025

You have a series of bones (vertebrae) in your spine, stretching from the base of your skull to your tailbone. Between your vertebrae are round cushions called disks. The disks act as buffers between your bones, allowing you to bend and move with ease. Over time, the disks become less effective and may become...

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https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/12768-herniated-disk

05/01/2025

Spinal manipulation therapy involves using the hands or another device to apply force to manipulate the joints in the spine. This form of therapy aims to improve mobility to relieve ailments such as lower back pain. Chiropractors are most known for performing spinal manipulation, however, other types of licensed healthcare practitioners can perform...

https://www.verywellhealth.com/spinal-manipulation-5213994

Spinal manipulation is used to treat pain, reduce inflammation, and relieve pressure. Learn about the benefits and risks of this treatment option.

04/24/2025

Certain chiropractic techniques are thought to help ease chronic headaches and migraines. By realigning the spine, chiropractors can take pressure off nerves and blood vessels, providing relief from headaches and migraines. In addition to spinal adjustments, chiropractors may recommend...

https://www.verywellhealth.com/chiropractic-therapy-for-migraine-headache-4116849

Chiropractic treatments like spinal manipulation ("adjustments") are increasingly being explored for migraines and cervicogenic headaches. Do they work?

04/18/2025

There have been many theories surrounding the source of popping from back cracking. Some common theories have included the moving of tendons and the formation of nitrogen bubbles. However, there has been recent research stemming from the use of a new type of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) — cine MRI — to study the source of the...

Read more: https://www.verywellhealth.com/back-cracking-7562934

A targeted back cracking is known to feel good, especially when you get it at the right angle. Learn who should be more careful with spine cracks and pops.

04/11/2025

Nearly a quarter of US adults are living with chronic pain. That’s not just a statistic — it’s a story of millions of people whose lives, work and relationships are disrupted every single day. According to a recent report from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 24% of adults experienced chronic pain in 2023, a significant increase from...

Read more: https://www.chiroeco.com/chronic-pain-in-the-us-a-call-to-action-for-dcs/