What causes your bones to crack or pop?

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What causes your bones to crack or pop?

you know how people can crack their fingers? why does it crack? and what causes it?

2007-01-16 10:30:50 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management

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Bubbles caught in the joints. Like bubble wrap.

2007-01-16 10:36:38 · answer #1 · answered by actionfolksinger 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

The "pop" you refer to is crepitus. It is normal for most active people. No it will not harm you, but not stretching and warming up properly before could cause injury.

2016-03-29 00:40:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's the cartilage snapping across the bone that you are hearing.

2007-01-16 10:34:02 · answer #3 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋