How To Pop Your Own Neck Safely

Using the cup and reach method.

How to pop your own neck safely. Famous physical therapists bob schrupp and brad heineck discuss why you should stop cracking your neck. How to crack your neck method 1of 3. When you crack your neck the facet joints stretch which lets. Loosen up the muscles of your neck before you begin.

In this video dr. Keep your face ahead. With the other hand they would apply a downward pull on the towel. These joints are located on each side of your neck.

One would rotate their head towards the direction they want to mobilize it in and then take their hand on that same side and bring the towel across their cheek. The result will be a release of tension on the soft tissues supporting the cervical spine notably the. This is an effective mobilization for many people. Hold this position from 5 to 10 seconds.

They also present what you should do instead because it works better. Move your head to the left side it looks like you keep your eye over the shoulder. Lateral flexion this is the first phase and less aggressive phase of cracking your neck. Rowe shows the safest diy way to release pop or crack your neck at home.

Make sure to like us. When every time you stretch your neck out in your fundamental range of your motion you might also rotate your neck a little bit. In the case of your neck you have several sets of joints called facet joints. Exercising caution when cracking your neck.

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