I crack my knuckles, toes, neck, and back frequently.
2006-06-15 06:27:22 · 4 answers · asked by jro660 3 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Other - General Health Care
According to two different doctors, Chiropractor and a physician, cracking your joints is nothing more than the sound the fluid makes when it passes through, cerebro-spinal fluid I believe but don't quote me on that. The only harm that comes from 'cracking' your knuckles and other joints is when you must force them to get a 'crack'. Otherwise it's relatively harmless.
2006-06-16 06:21:05 · answer #1 · answered by allthetrump 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There are no health risks (unless you annoy the wrong people). The cracking sound comes from the release of dissolved air inside the joint fluid.
2006-06-15 13:31:18 · answer #2 · answered by ebk1974 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There has been a myth that it will cause arthritis. This is nothing more than a myth. I saw it on MythBusters. They said there are absolutely no health risks.
2006-06-15 13:33:16 · answer #3 · answered by foshimaing 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, but reading your question made me want to crack my neck, too! It's a tricky habit to break. I think you almost have to develope a habit to take its place. Good luck with this one.
2006-06-15 13:32:04 · answer #4 · answered by Collin R 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋