The desire to pop the neck or back is caused by tension from a jammed or fixed vertebra, called a subluxation. When a chiropractor adjusts the spine, each bone is examined and aligned, when necessary, from the top of the spine to the bottom. The frequent popping of one or a few bones over and over without a complete alignment of the spine causes weakening of the associated muscles and ligaments.

If a person is able to make the joints in their spine "crack" easily, it usually means that part of his or her spine is hyper mobile or moving more than it should. This means that other parts of the spine are hypo mobile or not moving enough. These areas are where the problems are. In order for the body to work efficiently in the short term and sustain in the long term, each joint must work in its' own normal range of motion. See similar questions...

The desire to "Pop" the neck or back is caused by the pressure or tension of stiff and tight joints. The chiropractor's job is to restore smooth movement and full mobility to these joints. When a person tries to do this themselves, it is unlikely that they are able to differentiate which joints actually need to be addressed. Because of this, the stiff joints are rarely dealt with and the symptoms will reoccur in a very short period of time. See similar questions...

We have heard of this practice, but cannot ethically recommend it unless your friend is trained in manipulative therapy. Knowledge of the skeletal and nervous system, diagnostic interpretation and methods of testing and treating the spine are essential in performing safe and effective treatments. See similar questions...

The desire to pop the neck or back is caused by tension from a jammed or fixated vertebra, which causes another part of the spine to compensate by moving too much and "popping" a lot. the jammed part should be adjusted by a chiropractor so that the rest of the spinal column will balance and stop being so movable and noisy. See similar questions...

Cocaine is a local or topical anesthetic that stimulates the central nervous system. it can be "snorted" (inhaled through the nose), injected, or smoked by inhaling its vapors. Cocaine is sometimes called coke, toot, or nose candy. Crack is a very concentrated potent form of cocaine in its free-base form, and can only be smoked. The effects of the drug begin with seconds after entering the system by smoking its vapors. See similar questions...

My obstetrician told me to wait until after I have all my children before doing anything about my veins. S/he says they'll just come back and I'm wasting my time. See similar questions...

Yes. You cannot properly adjust your own spine. You may be causing more harm than good because you are likely to crack a secondary area and not get to the cause of the problem. If you constantly feel the need to crack your own back, it is usually a sign of a spinal problem. Consult your chiropractor. Even chiropractors themselves consult other chiropractors for their spinal adjustments. See similar questions...

Evidence of paraphernalia (glass vials, glass pipe, white crystalline powder, razor blades, syringes, needle marks. Extreme sensitivity to loud noises, leading to paranoia) See similar questions...

Cocaine over-stimulates the circulatory, respiratory, and central nervous system. Cocaine interferes with the natural chemical in the brain that stimulates and regulates the firing of nerve cells. It increases the Dopamine level, stimulating the pleasure center of the brain. Muscle spasms in the various parts of the body can occur. Over-stimulation of the nervous system can cause convulsions which can lead to respiratory collapse and death. See similar questions...