Go for some spinal manipulation and you’re likely to get a therapist that works hard to get an audible “pop” or “crack” in the back, with the implicit suggestion that this means you’re better. Yet is ...

Background The popping produced during high-velocity, low-amplitude (HVLA) thrust manipulation is a common sound; however to our knowledge, no study has previously investigated the location of ...

Staying active is one of the best things you can do for your joints, whether they crack, pop, crunch or stay silent ...

To date and to our knowledge, no study has investigated the side, duration or number of audible popping sounds during upper cervical HVLA thrust manipulation. Therefore, the primary purpose of the ...

Twenty years ago, Liguo Zhu was searching for answers to lingering questions about spinal manipulation, a widespread, but sometimes controversial, treatment for neck pain. “How can we better ensure ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You know that feeling: You’ve been sitting at your desk for a few hours or standing at the stove cooking dinner, when you start to ...

The effectiveness of spinal manipulation divides medical opinion. On bmj.com today, experts debate whether spinal manipulation for neck pain should be abandoned. Spinal manipulation is a technique ...

Chiropractic adjustment may help ease pain and improve function for conditions such as neck pain, lower back pain, and headache. A chiropractor is a licensed healthcare professional who uses manual ...

That satisfying “pop” when you twist your neck might provide momentary relief, but the risks associated with this common habit deserve serious attention. Many people instinctively crack their necks ...

Spine misalignment can cause several symptoms, including pain and impairment of the spine’s range of motion. It can affect a person’s quality of life. The spine extends from the bottom of the skull to ...