Risks of neck cracking and expert warnings
Experts have stated that neck cracking practices carry fatal risks and the danger of stroke.
The death of a person who fell ill and passed away after undergoing a neck cracking procedure has brought the risks of uncontrolled neck and back manipulations, which have become widespread on social media, to the agenda.
The Danger of Uncontrolled Neck Cracking
Procedures applied to the neck region, popularly known as cracking, are not innocent interventions that anyone can perform.
Risks of Stroke and Death
The sudden and forceful twisting of the neck can cause strain in the muscles, joints, and connective tissues, and albeit rarely, can lead to arterial dissection, stroke, and death.
Importance of Expert Evaluation
A detailed evaluation by a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation physician must definitely be performed before such practices.
The Real Meaning of the Cracking Sound
It was stated that the sound heard on social media does not mean that the treatment has taken place, and that the sound originates from pressure changes and gas bubbles.
Spinal Cord and Nerve Damage
It was emphasized that forceful cracking practices can lead to nerve, vascular, and spinal cord damage, laying the groundwork for permanent paralysis conditions.