Citizen Dies After Having Neck Cracking Performed by Unauthorized Person

In Istanbul, a citizen who had manipulation—commonly known as neck cracking—performed by an unlicensed individual due to neck pain complaints lost their life after a blood clot traveled to their brain. The suspect detained in connection with the incident was arrested.

Tragic Incident Following Neck Cracking

A citizen suffering from back and neck pain in Istanbul visited an individual stated to be unlicensed and had massages and various procedures performed. Falling ill after the cracking maneuver applied to the neck region during the procedure, the citizen was hospitalized but could not be saved despite all interventions. Within the scope of the investigation initiated regarding the incident, the suspect who performed the procedure was arrested.

Expert Warning Against Unlicensed Interventions

Making statements following the fatal incident, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Specialist Prof. Dr. Şüheda Özçakır emphasized that every health-related issue requires expert support. Stating that citizens should take their health seriously, the expert drew attention to the fact that such interventions by unlicensed individuals can lead to fatal consequences.

Medical Manipulation and Legal Processes

Prof. Dr. Özçakır stated that such procedures, known in medicine as manipulation, must definitely be performed by authorized persons after a doctor's examination, within the framework of modern medicine or the Ministry of Health's certification regulations. Additionally, attention was drawn to the obligation of providing written information to the patient and signing necessary documents before such applications.