Is it good to crack your back?
368311
well i have heard that it isn't but it can be very satisfying.  But it IS your BACK so please be careful!  Try to cut down and then avoid it as much as u can.
682944
Yes, needless to say. I love to crack my knuckles but I think my fingers are starting to deform. LOL\nIf I were you better not do it.
150020
Yeah I have scoliosis found out when I was 15 now im 22 but anyways try stretchin and yoga forms thats really good for your back dont know how? just go to a book store and take a look at those books for tips
335127
THATS A FLUID BUILD UP WHEN YOU HEAR THE CRACKING. ITS NATURAL HOWEVER YOU CAN REDUCE YOUR SODIUM INTAKE AND TRY TO ALLEVIATE SOME.WHEN IT BEGINS TO HURT IS PROBLEM..
831851
You should never hang upside for back pain.  This is an old myth.  Actually studies have found that it can cause more harm than good.
841822
Nope, nothing wrong with that, it's probably better for your back anyways.
1145608
Drink lots of Trinity Springs Mineral water. The minerals in the water such as silica will help strengthen you back bones and tissue.\nSee a physical therapist if possible, they can give you exercises to help strengthen the back muscles and reduce tension in the affected area.
1028228
If you want to break your neck you can, and you like getting hit in the back with chains.  \n\nYou can pretty much use anything you like to make ropes or turnbuckles, but uh...  I highly suggest that you dont, especially if you plan on trying to immitate the high flying stunts you, unless you want to be a paraplegic who is confined to a wheel chair.
939665
yep. sure, here's one...\n\nand another one...\n\nOh, and my wife has some...\n\nOK?  Did you get all that?  Now, about scoliosis and the massage technics for persons with it...\n\nand be careful about anyone with a broken back that has since \n'healed'...  \n\nLike this...  \n\nHTH!\n\nNext week, Swedish Massage, and then, Reflexology!\n\nWe could condense these different two year long courses down to a few cool moves, right?
132913
I've never heard of this technique.  Is it offered everywhere in the country?  I'd love to do something that isn't very high impact b/c I have back problems so maybe this might be good for me.  Thanks for bringing it to my attention! :)
281848
i ripped the muscles in my back a few years ago which put me in hospital. as a result all the bones in the base of my spine stopped working properly and i was told i would need surgery.\ni went to see a chiropractor, who managed to free it all up after a few sessions.\nhe gave me some strenching exersices to do every morning, apparently they are pretty common techniques. i was also told to gradually build up my abs as it takes the strain off your back.\nmy back isn't perfect now and i'm told it never will be, but i went from constant daily pain to now having the occasional twinge.\ngo see a chiropractor, and SLOWLY build your abs. also losing weigh helps a lot
506792
Yes it is very unhealthy to pop your neck. I used to do it and I showed my doctor one day by being funny which was a smart thing to show him. He told me to immedently stop because popping your neck can slowly wear away your spinal chord which can lead to potential damage. Once you stop doing it and try it again, you can't do it so that's why I never did it again. Hope this helps!
563781
it helps one improve flexibility, speed, agility, strength - upper and lower body, jump, coordination, endurance.....an excellent sport for any kid , develops all kinds of athletic abilities.Over the years might be hurting the back, but mainly form improper technical moves.
167581
Only if it is affecting your health. If you are so large you have back troubles, yes, it may be the way to go, but if you are trying to improve your self image chances are you will only start to find other things you dislike about yourself. It's better to love yourself the way you are than to try to adjust yourself to what the world thinks you should be.
73550
No.  Dr. Rosenfeld addressed this very item in Parade magazine last weekend.  Check it out.  He cited research that shows that perhaps there is less arthritis in knuckle crackers.  \nExcept the neck.  Putting excessive strain on your neck in order to get it to pop is dangerous.  Try to not do that.
981801
Yes, you can its called over exertion. Sometimes it can be the bodies way of warning you to slow down or maybe you have used that muscle too much in a short time period.\n\nI have just recenlty got over a bad back. Dont listen to people when they tell you to wear a support when carry heavy equipment etc. Just rest until the pain goes and then just take it easy when you return to work.\n\nThe more you get reliant on a back support, it weakens the muscle that it holds in place. Therefore, making the back more vunerable. It might be worth drinking protein drinks when after any physical exertion. These supplements are not just designed for body builders but for general purpose. Thats how our bodies remain strong/ and get stronger. The types of foods we eat in this day and age dont provide us with sufficient protin levels so we have to make up for it in some way.\n\nI had a very bad back and I noticed a significant difference when trying these. Hope this helps.
834017
Don't worried about it, eventually you'll forget about it.\nIt's NOT bad cracking your knuckles, it just air between the cartilages, in fact is a good thing. It releases tension.