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A chiropractor told me years ago, that you should NEVER, EVER get into the habit of cracking your back (you'll often see people doing that twisting motion with their neck also) or any other part of your body....fingers, wrists, ankles, etc.  It can cause permanent damage and painful joints as you age. So it is definitely a problem and should NOT be done!

Ducky

So the chiropractor is wrong?

If you mean to twist and make it pop, shouldn't be a problem but can become a bad habit.

There are kids that set a few seats in front of me in church that do that allot, I believe it's just an excuse to look behind them..........lol

Chiropractic adjustments ought be performed by a qualified Chiropractor,but if the "cracking" is as Headless Man describes then it seems harmless enough.However allowing someone not qualified to "crack" ones' back can be potentially injurious.Peace.