is it true that if you crack your knuckles...

[realmc]

it will eventually lead to arthritis? i have a nasty habit of cracking my knuckles and i heard that if you do it to much it causes arthritis... anyone got anybackground info on this urban legend? any feedback is much appreciated. thanks.

 

[nawghtyhare]

i remember hearin that when i was little i doubt it though, i think air or something causes the noise when u crack ur knuckles i forgot but its something

 

[dub 253]

I've asked atleast 2 doctors I can remember of, and they both said no.

 

[zerogravity23]

not true at all i also asked my doctor and he said its the release of co2 in between your joints

 

[krazy]

I believe it's gas bubbles bursting when you crack your knuckles. I don't think it's really bad.

 

[gusyouout]

I believe it's gas bubbles bursting when you crack your knuckles.
yeah. i read a couple articles and i heard it's something like gas bubbles and it isn't harmful.

 

[czdadegrees]

thank god i crack my knuckles all the time

 

[mw2889]

I had to crack 5 out in honor of this post.

 

[outbackbob24]

What about your neck and back?

 

[Shanegerous]

glad to no its false.

 

[ienycepnoyi]

anyone crack their chest? i do it sometimes just because it sounds cool

 

[franchise206]

arthritis? no.


but recent studies suggest that it could lead to a stretching of the ligaments that keep that particular joint stable ~ not a problem now, but it could beproblematic when you're older.

 

[liquid sword chamber]

Originally Posted by ienycepnoyi

anyone crack their chest? i do it sometimes just because it sounds cool

How??

 

[offbad]

Originally Posted by FRANChISe206

arthritis? no.


but recent studies suggest that it could lead to a stretching of the ligaments that keep that particular joint stable ~ not a problem now, but it could be problematic when you're older.

i read that too somewhere.. or something similar suggesting that it will cause you lose your grip

 

[dream5hift]

i'm used to cracking my right fingers without using my left hand to push back

 

[dunks r nice]

Originally Posted by CzdaDegrees

thank god i crack my knuckles all the time

me two. i stopped but now i can do it again.

 

[itsgettinhot]

What about cracking your neck?

 

[Deleted member 38182]

heyy i just cracked my first knuckle! i cant move my ring finger now though......

 

[onlyXXVIII]

^LOL.

Some lady gave me a loong lecture about how cracking your knuckles can lead to arthiritis in a waiting room at a Honda dealership while I was waiting to get myoil changed right after I cracked only one knuckle. I just gave her the stoneface and bounced.

 

[kash55]

all i know is that, it is not good for you. short term or long term, it is just no wise.
that is aside from the fact that it is disgusting.

 

[docsback]

anyone crack their chest? i do it sometimes just because it sounds cool

Sometimes when I sneeze hard my chest makes a cracking or ripping sound.

 

[dyyhard]

I believe it's gas bubbles bursting


I think thats cracking your crack...

 

[bbear017]

I used to work for Berkeley Orthopedics in the arthritis center. That's the very first thing I asked the docs

. Completly harmless.

 

[kam winston]

been crackin for over 10 years

 

[breakinyourankles]

I asked my doc like 2 months ago after I had to get a physical. Not true.