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Is it bad to pop your knuckles

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Some studies show that cracking may damage the soft tissue around the joints, make your hand swell, and weaken your grip.

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Habitual knuckle poppers show signs of soft tissue damage to the joint capsule and a decrease in grip strength.

Mar 31 2009, 12:48pm | Source: HowStuffWorks "What makes your knuckles pop?" | health.howstuffworks.com

The results revealed no apparent connection between joint cracking and arthritis; however, habitual knuckle poppers...more?

Mar 26 2009, 05:32pm | Source: HowStuffWorks "What makes your knuckles pop?" | health.howstuffworks.com

Yes, some researchers have reported cases of people who habitually cracked their knuckles and went on to develop osteoarthritis.

Mar 07 2009, 01:28pm | Source: True or False: Cracking Your Knuckles Can Lead to Arthritis - HealthLibrary | healthlibrary.epnet.com

Yes it is bad to pop your knuckles.

Jan 27 2009, 07:31pm | Source: What Causes Your Knuckles to Pop? - Associated Content | www.associatedcontent.com
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