Beware of cracking the neck... it may warn you of a serious, life-threatening injury
Some people complain of crackling in the neck when moving it, as the German Association of Orthopedic Physicians explained that the cracking of the neck is mostly due to a simple cause, which is a tightening of the cervical vertebrae, which occurs, for example, due to working for a long time in front of a computer screen
And the association said: "The cracking of the neck can also indicate a herniated disc, if it is accompanied by other symptoms such as pain, numbness and tingling, which extend to the arms, which requires consulting a doctor to undergo treatment in a timely manner
To avoid cracking, a proper sitting position should be taken in front of the computer; Where the back should take a standing position with the neck not tilting forward, taking into account also changing the sitting position and getting up from time to time, taking care to practice stretching exercises once every hour
The "swan neck" exercise is a useful exercise to remove the muscle tension in the neck. To perform this exercise, sit on the front of the bench, then set up the upper body and hold the seat with both hands, with the feet shoulder-width apart on the ground and then slowly lower the shoulders And slowly extend the head and neck towards the ceiling, taking into account the repetition of this exercise several times