Is cracking your back or knuckles for example a bad thing to do?
2006-10-01 19:32:33 · 14 answers · asked by mumbler 1 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I recently asked my physical therapist this. He said not really. If you do it excessively, then you get spaces between the joint. this may cause some arthritis later because of increased contact.
2006-10-01 19:41:53 · answer #1 · answered by Rtoups 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is Cracking Bones Bad
2016-10-22 07:09:24 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not necessarily. There is fluid behind the caps (which you crack) of bones. The fluid cracks as it separates then moves back. Sometimes the fluid travels, and is moved as waste, and removed. Without that fluid is what causes arthritis, the fluid kept the bones from pressuring against each other. Try not to just in case, arthritis maybe be easily sidelined, but it leaves your fingers mishapped and sore. Hope this helped.
2016-03-14 07:45:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't believe it's bad in any way..the reason you feel the need to crack it's because the cartilage is lacking the fluid so by cracking you are actually stimulating the fluid intake..so go ahead just don't do it in front of people who get the hibby jibbies from it..If cracking bones was bad how do you think chiropractors make a living..crack away!
2006-10-01 19:45:30 · answer #4 · answered by Roxy 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes cracking bones is bad for you it cause arthritis eventually and it aslo lead to water rentention in the joints and not too mention pain omg i know this for a fact ive cracked alot of bones
2006-10-01 19:42:14 · answer #5 · answered by Scott R 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
No, it's good to do. the pop happens because of the release of small bubbles of trapped gas. Cracking joints helps lubricate them and keep the small muscles around them strong and flexible, since they do not usually get much exercise except as part of the movement of larger muscles. It's like doing minor chiropractic work on your own body.
2006-10-01 19:44:56 · answer #6 · answered by DinDjinn 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I heard something about gasses building up in you knuckles and creating pressure that is relieved by cracking. Hadn't heard anything about the back like that. Your spine is very delicate. They say that you shouldn't mess with it or you can become paralyzed.
Check Myth # 3 on knuckles at http://www.webmd.com/content/article/84/98155.htm
2006-10-01 19:42:06 · answer #7 · answered by J Z 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My God Yes! You know sometimes when your bone crack when you move your body at a certain angle (and you hardly exercise) then omg its so bad...leads to arthritis. My bones crack all the freakin time. Sigh. Have to drink more milk and exercise more! Double sigh. Good luck to you too.
2006-10-01 19:41:00 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
well, you're not actually "cracking you bones". if you were, that would be bad. what you're speaking of is not bad, and no it won't give you arthritis. that's an old wives tale.
2006-10-01 19:40:33 · answer #9 · answered by asnitkina 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
No,No,NO it is NOT bad to crack your fingers or back.The cracking sound you hear is simple fluid and thats all it is.It does NOT cause any damage and it is safe for GIRLS and BOYS.ITs JUST fluid.ask the doctor he/she will tell you the same.
2006-10-01 19:45:10 · answer #10 · answered by schazell j 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋