Cracking the lower back can bring a feeling of satisfaction and sometimes help with pain and stiffness. There are different ways to crack the lower back, but it is important to do so safely. When a ...

Cracking your back or neck might provide quick relief and a satisfying popping noise — but is it a safe practice? "When you stretch or manipulate your spine, such as by twisting or bending, the ...

Cracking your back can feel satisfying and relieve stiffness, but is it actually safe? Science shows that occasional back cracking is generally harmless, but frequent or forceful cracking may carry ...

Joint cracking is one of those habits most of us acquire without thinking about it. A knuckle popped mid-sentence. A back twisted as we stand up. A neck gently crunched while the kettle boils. It is ...

Chair exercises for lower back strength after 50, a CSCS coach shares 5 safe moves to build stability without heavy weights.

Many people crack their necks to relieve tension, but is it actually harmful? Cleveland Clinic neurosurgeon Dr. Deborah Benzil weighed in on the topic to separate fact from fiction. “Cracking your ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. It’s easy to almost ...

Cracking your back or neck might provide quick relief and a satisfying popping noise — but is it a safe practice? “When you stretch or manipulate your spine, such as by twisting or bending, the ...