I'm Going Cold Turkey

[Wolfmight]

Well I'm finally goin cold turkey and quiting my neck cracking, because my chronic pain has built up over time and has become a problem. I researched the problem is "cracking the neck" does relieve the tension, but actually goes the other direct and the tension will just get worse over time.

SUMMARY: If you often crack or pop your neck yourself, it probably means that the joints are hypermobile. The ligaments are a bit lax so the joints move a little more than they should. In response, the muscles tighten up to stabilize the joints. This makes your neck feel tight and makes you want to crack it. When you do that, the muscles are momentarily stretched, they relax somewhat, and you feel better for a while. But when you crack your neck you also stretch the loose ligaments further which makes the muscles tighten up again. It’s a vicious cycle.



Click here for the full article

Man, i'm probably gonna try and start meditating or something.

[<TROUBLE^MAKER>]

http://www.spineuniverse.com/displayarticl...article962.html

[Wolfmight]

I didnt break any bones or muscles here..
just pulled some ligaments a little to far.

[Wolfmight]

starting to feel somewhat relaxing today.. slightly, but i do notice this relaxation is new. heh I wonder what it&#39;s gonna be like in 2 weeks.&#092;

Does anyone here have an addiction to "neck cracking"? Hell it&#39;s like smokeing crack itself. (well maybe only 50% as hard to quit)

[Mr. Mulder]

What about this attractive pink neck massager?

[MagicNakor]

Go see a chiropracticor. At least it&#39;ll be cracked into the right position.

[Wolfmight]

Originally posted by MagicNakor@9 February 2004 - 09:33
Go see a chiropracticor. At least it&#39;ll be cracked into the right position.

yea, i&#39;m thinkin of going pretty soon because it was hard to sleep last night without poppin it, but i made it through.

[Mathea]

god, I crack my neck all the time&#33; I like to tell myself that medical science is wrong and ultimately its ok... which is why i refused to read the full article. Its awful, but I dont think Ill be able to go to a chiropractor anytime soon.