India, Jan. 14 -- Cracking your neck is a habit many turn to for quick relief from stiffness or stress, often without a second thought. But could this everyday move do more harm than good? Dr Kunal Sood, MD, a double board-certified physician in Anesthesiology and Interventional Pain Medicine, explains in his January 14 Instagram post whether neck cracking can increase the risk of stroke. (Also read: Gastroenterologist shares '1 simple habit' that can help ease acidity, bloating and constipation: 'Take 10-minute walk' )

Explaining what actually happens inside the body, Dr Kunal says, "If you're someone who regularly pops or cracks your neck because it feels relieving, it helps to understand what's actually happening underneath."

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