I crack my neck. After doing it for a few years I've built up the muscles in my neck so I can do it without using my hands.<BR><BR>Never needed to swallow.

When you crack your neck, you’re hearing ligaments or tendons “rolling over each other,” negative pressure within a joint, or skin separating from soft connective tissue known as fascia, Cleveland ...

Cracking your back or neck might provide quick relief and a satisfying popping noise — but is it a safe practice?

Many people crack their necks to relieve tension, but is it actually harmful? Cleveland Clinic neurosurgeon Dr. Deborah Benzil weighed in on the topic to separate fact from fiction.