Is it bad to crack your knuckles?
No. In fact, cracking your knuckles is not dangerous at all, the belief that it cause arthritis is just a myth.
Answered by Stephanie C. -
Older Answers
Nothing bad about just irks other people.
Answered by Heather B. -
No it's not according to the clinical director of the rheumatology unit at Mass. General Hospital. Cavitation is the correct term.
Answered by Shelby M. -
No. In fact, it's not dangerous at all. The cracking sound you hear is caused by the release of negative pressure in the joint.
Answered by Amber R. -
There is no reason to believe that knuckle cracking leads to arthritis,habitual trauma to a joint can cause tissues to break down.
Answered -
Some researchers believe that habitual cracking could create some problems later on but most believe there is no harm. ChaCha on!
Answered by Felicia K. -
While individual reports may cite cases in which voracious knuckle crackers develop arthritis, studies tell another story.(More)
Answered by Stephanie O. -
Crack your knuckles all you want. You might stretch a few ligaments, but you will not give yourself arthritis. ChaCha!
Answered by Dontrell T. -
Related Questions
-
Is it bad if my sternum keeps cracking?
Sternum cracking happens but you should talk to a doctor to m...
-
Cracking your knuckles can cause habitual trauma to the joint...
-
Is it bad to crack your fingers?
Painless cracking of joints is as a rule not harmful. However...
-
Why is it bad to crack your fingers?
The habitual trauma to a joint might eventually cause tissues...
-
Is stepping on someones back to crack it bad for them?
No, stepping on someone's back to crack it for them is not ba...
Comments