Cracking your back forcefully can also strain or tear muscles in and around your back, including your neck muscles near the top of the spine and your hip muscles near the bottom. Strained muscles can be difficult or painful to move, and severe muscle injuries may require surgery.Jul 29, 2019
What causes back to crack?
Back cracking can occur whenever the spine's facet jointsfacet jointsFacet joints are pairs of small joints in between the vertebrae in the back of the spine. These joints have opposing surfaces of cartilage, which limits friction between the bones. The joint is surrounded by a capsule filled with a small amount of synovial fluid.https://www.spine-health.com › facet-joint-anatomy-animationFacet Joint Anatomy Animation - Spine-health are manipulated out of or into their normal position, such as when twisting the lower back or neck. When the facet joints move like this, they can produce an audible crack or pop along with a grinding sensation or sudden relief of pressure.
Is back cracking good for you?
Although it may feel good, repetitive and habitual back cracking can actually be detrimental to your health. It can stretch the ligaments around the spine, allowing excessive movement, joint instability, and an unstable body which can lead to further injuries.