These joints are located on each side of your neck | The "O" in the name stands for oxygen-labile; the other related toxin being oxygen-stable streptolysin-S |
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You should also see your doctor or chiropractor if:• They may also give you tips on how to treat your neck at home | The main function of streptolysin O is to cause hemolysis the breaking open of red blood cells —in particular, beta-hemolysis |
This is called perpetual instability.
11Cracking your neck too hard can also strain the muscles around your joints and the joints themselves | Last medically reviewed on May 11, 2017 |
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Feeling like you need to crack your neck a lot may be a result of | Anti-streptolysin O ASO or ASLO is the antibody made against streptolysin O, an immunogenic, oxygen-labile streptococcal hemolytic exotoxin produced by most strains of group A and many strains of groups C and G Streptococcus bacteria |
This can help you feel less of an urge to crack your neck all the time.
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