i know it's not very good to crack your neck or fingers as a habit. but then when you warm up and stretch parts of body, before exercise or workout, you could crack or pop unintentionally. would it be okay in that case?
2006-08-28 12:16:51 · 13 answers · asked by ? 1 in Health ➔ Diet & Fitness
despite old wives tales about arthritis and other nonsense... there is nothing wrong with popping your knuckles, back, neck, or any other joint as long as it's not accompanied by pain... in fact when you're stretching or twisting it's a sign that you're due for a good stretch and you might need and adjustment in that joint. if you're popping and snapping quite a bit during the day you might wanna see a chiropractor... but the popping and cracking itself is nothing to worry about if there's pain in the joint... if htere is pain in the joint when it pops then definitely see a chiropractor
2006-08-28 12:23:31 · answer #1 · answered by Patti B 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I read an article on MSN that said that there is no study that proves that cracking/popping your bones is detrimental (aka causing arthritis, etc.), so I doubt it's a big deal, unless it hurts. If it hurts, something could be popping out of place, then you should probably see a doctor.
2006-08-28 12:24:35 · answer #2 · answered by marciastar8 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your bones crack or pop during exercising if you haven't done much activity recently. You need to work out regularly.
2006-08-28 12:19:36 · answer #3 · answered by Brian C 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
today i was running 1/2 of a mile. i hadn't done much exercising lately, so i was crackin and poppin all over the place. actually, everytime i run i crack and pop. yea, i geuss its ok. warming up and stretching tho, yea, my whole basketball team does. we strech A-LOT
2006-08-28 12:24:15 · answer #4 · answered by ♥LindseyK♥ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its better not to do, the reason is very simple if its in your habbit you will do it unintentionally or intentionally while exercise or work out.
2006-08-28 12:20:45 · answer #5 · answered by farooqamlani 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it doesn't hurt when it pops. Its just air under the skin. I asked the same question to my Dr. She said it was cool just as long as it doesnt hurt.
2006-08-28 12:20:41 · answer #6 · answered by Nobody 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might be a problem for some people, so be sure to ask your doctor.
2006-08-28 12:25:33 · answer #7 · answered by Tennis girl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it's unintentional then that's fine, your body is doing it on it's own, but I wouldn't do it on purpose.
2006-08-28 13:28:12 · answer #8 · answered by trainer53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well it shouldn't keep you from exercising it's natural
2006-08-28 12:20:48 · answer #9 · answered by Vanessa 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yup
2006-08-28 12:19:42 · answer #10 · answered by jyd9999 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋