Can cracking your own back and neck cause any long- or short-term damage?

No, because it can cause back injuries and screw up your back bone. DON'T DO IT!

It isn't good... But cracking knuckles and other joints doesnt cause any damage. However if you crack your neck and back, there is a possibility of pinching a nerve or straining a muscle so be careful.

Yes you can , I was playing with my computer chair , and bent it in toward my lower back whilst sitting on it , it cracked my back , but I now have nerve damage , trouble swallowing/breathing along with sleeping. To be Honest It's ruined a huge part in my life. You only get one spine , so take very good care of it , see a professional about cracking your back… Read More

The pressure points that cause really severe damage are: The neck, between the ribs and the lower back.

Yes, it can kill because it will crack the spine and the spine is the back bone of the body and if the back bone is broken then it is inevitable that the person will die

No neither does cracking your knuckles

No, knuckle cracking does not lead to arthritis. It is an old tale told over and over again. The human condition is to link every action with a negative or positive effect. Because there is a "cracking" sound, the human condition is to consider this action bad. All that is occurring is the rapid release of gases from the joint capsule back into the blood stream. There is no harm in this. Also, there has… Read More

its not good

RA can cause damage in the joints of the back leading to compression of nerves passing between them. in some instances this can lead to spasms.

Back Pain This is for people who have back pain, as well as family members, friends, and others who want to find out about causes, diagnosis, and treatments, and research efforts, many of which are supported by the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS) and other components of the Department of Health and Human Services' National Institutes of Health (NIH). If you have further questions after reading this, you may wish… Read More

The heat generated by the converter can back up into the engine and damage it. Cause it to overheat, blow a head gasket or damage the heads.

Yes, excessive back combing (or "teasing") the hair will cause breakage.

Some women experience cramping in their back while they are menstruating and look for ways to relieve this tension, including cracking their back. Although there is not medical consensus that says that cracking your back is necessarily bad for you, most medical professionals recommend finding other more effective ways to relieve tension.

Lower back pain is often caused by muscle strain or damage to the lumbar spinal cord.

P waves typically cause little to no damage when it comes to buildings, because buildings are usually built to withhold a back-and-forth motion (being the most common motion). I hope this helps. :)

Well, if you do it enough, there is a possibility of getting arthritis when you are older. WRONG. This statement above is a common myth. Cracking your knuckles has no side affects other than knocking your bones back in place. If done enough it will wear down the cartilage, but not enough to cause arthritis. The only way to get arthritis from cracking your knuckles is by doing 4-5 times a day, every day, for… Read More

Probably nothing. Knuckle cracking (which is similar) has been studied and there is no proof that it damages the joints over time.

Yes it is, depending on the source of the water and and if a leak; the duration of the leak. Ask back as to the cause of the water damage to see if it would be a covered loss.

Yes, it could cause damage. The most frequent cause of catalytic converter failure is the fact they become clogged up with residual foreign matter. This 'clogging' can cause restricted flow of the exhaust gases to the tail pipe and cause back pressure in the engine.

the part of the brain that causes sight is at the back of the head, so a strong blow to the back of the head, enough to damage the brain

Your motor movement and coordination may be affected. Hitting the back of the head could cause damage to the cerebellum

I think that neck cracking is a serious problem. I have a friend who cracks her neck regularly and not only does it disgust me it is actually really bad for you. It is a joke when people say it releases endorphins because all it does it slowly eat away at the core muscle in your neck till one day it collapses and can give you neck damage for the rest of your life. Neck… Read More

Tim McGraw - Back When Back when a hoe was a hoe Coke was a coke And crack's what you were doing When you were cracking jokes Back when a screw was a screw The wind was all that blew And when you said I'm down with that Well it meant you had the flu I miss back when

There are numerous devices sold online, and in some stores, that a person can use to crack their back. However, they should be very careful, since back cracking is usually done by a chiropractor, and mistakes could result in a broken or damaged spine.

Damage in the back would not be my first choice . . . but it could have put pressure on a major blood vessel. Leg and ankle swelling have more to do with heart disease or diabetes. You should see a doctor, very soon!

Yes, if you so it then you could make your neck and back fall off! =O

Your homeowner's policy covers unexpected losses like back up of city sewer water into a basement or loss due to burglary. So, unless your driveway is cracking and crumbling because of some unforeseen cause, your homeowner's policy will not cover it. If your driveway was just recently repaired or installed, you might want to check your warranty.

== Mine is always empty! == Placing a full wallet in the back pants pocket (as many men do) can cause nerve damage, back problems, and leg pains.

yes it will unless u ask someone to do it for you

no,It just makes it slower to grow

Well actully, when you crack your back, its not like a bone or joint cracking. Its sort-of "bubbles" in your back from spinal fluids.

None. you'll put it back on as soon as you eat!! it will cause irreversible damage!!

About the only way that a lunar eclipse could cause any damage is if you were walking across a field by the light of the full moon, and you then stubbed your toe while trying to walk back across the field during the darkness of the total eclipse. Otherwise, not so much.

Humans may be killed or injured during tornadoes, and more often cause property damage. The severity of damage depends on the strength of the tornado. At the low end, an EF0 tornado may peel back some shingles and knock down a few trees. At the high end, an EF5 tornado can level entire neighborhoods.

Yes. it can certainly cause the injury to your spine. Sometimes serious. It may result in quadriplegia. it can kill you at times. Normally is does not cause any such injury, specially when you anticipate the attack.

At this point in time it not Known what the cause of arthritis is there fore this question still does not have an answer. However I failed to find any mention of cartilage damage as a result of epidurals.

if you have hurt it before, it has possible done some unfixible damage. nothing bad but enough to cause pain.

Needs immediate care!! Take to a vet immediately or it can cause permanent damage to your guinea pig, even kill it.

yes but hurts in long run. you will gain back more than you started with due to damage your metabolism

if the problems rendered the house uninhabitable, you could get your deposit back providing that you could prove it and that you yourself did nothing to cause any damage to the house.

Twisted vertebrae cause back/neck pain. In some cases, if the twisted vertebrae is in the cervical spine, it can cause nerve damage. Twisted vertebrae can be fixed with chiropracty, or surgery.

bones cracking and cartilage snaping

Just try not to do it. And if that doesn't work, then take physical theripy.

Taking 12 aspirin tablets can cause serious damage to the stomach and could even be fatal.

Weevils can cause some damage to horses or cows. If you can't get them out of the feed, you should attempt to take the bag back.

They can develop arthritis problems in the future, and if you start them very young you could cause immediate problems. For Howrse: it can damage their back, it can damage their knees. (answer provided by Barrel Racer 56)

kidney stones can cause bad bladder damage, urethra damage, and kidney scaring which after a while will cause kidney dysfunction. as side effects go, fever, burning urination, cold sweats, back aches and stomach pain.The urinary tract is the part of the body affected by a kidney stone.

Could be one of two things , possibly both. You could have food poisoning (unlikely) I was playing with my computer chair , and bent it in toward my lower back whilst sitting on it , it cracked my back , but I now have nerve damage , trouble swallowing/breathing along with sleeping. To be Honest It's ruined a huge part in my life. You only get one spine , so take very good care… Read More

No. But as a word of caution, I would not recommend cracking your back unless it happens naturually by doing normal and gentle stretching.

yes well if u do it more it will not kdkjdskjsdfk,sjkdjdfjhfdjhdfjhdfjdfjhdfjhdsjhdsjhdf by 2 grader johnnny yes, because it enables your brain stem to do its job and makes your spine bad. If you are young, cracking your back may seem harmless, but when you get older and enter adulthood, you will most likely have seroius back aches and other issues. jonny not funny and you make no sence.