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Chronic neck cracking

2017-07-03 21:23:46
I have had chronic neck cracking (if I can even call it that) for three years now. I have a constant need to crack my neck, and most of the time I do it without even realising it, and it happens repeatedly. People often tell me I'm going to rip off my neck if I do that. But I cannot help it. Sometimes I tell myself not to do it, and even in that m
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If this has gone beyond your control, then you should consult a counsellor. Cracking your neck frequently may damage the joints of cervical spine and hasten spondylosis (degeneration).

Answered2017-07-04 03:17:39

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