does it really cause arthristis or it that a myth. and does it really make your knuckel get bigger or is that amyth?
2007-02-25 01:19:27 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
it's a myth. I've asked my chiropractor and he says it's actually good your pop your knuckles its releases some type of gas that builds up. Parents just made it up because they hate the sound of it. Now I pop my knuckle in front of my mom just to annoy her!
2007-02-25 01:27:45 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Cracking your knuckles or your back dose not directly cause arthristis, but it dose cause inflammation to the surrounding tissue over time do to the abuse. It dose this because the body suddenly thinks that this particular body part is being worn down and put thru it’s limits to often so there for it need more tissue to protect it from getting cracked again … you may think it’s relieving or fun but your body doesn’t really like it that much …
Hope this answer helps.
2007-02-25 09:50:21 · answer #2 · answered by Dilandau Albatou 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It really depends. If you do it very frequently and forcefully it can definitely lead to problems. Not only do you compress the joint which can lead to irritation of the cartilage and possible damage but can also lead to loosening of the ligaments that help support and stabilize the joint (this is from the repeated stretching). If this gets too severe then it can cause an instability and possible degenerative changes.
2007-02-27 23:36:06 · answer #3 · answered by Dan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it does cause arthritis (which is REALLY painful, and you can't do the simplies tasks), like you can't wash the dishes or knit clothes or something.
And yes it does make your knuckle get better but only in some people
2007-02-25 09:22:53 · answer #4 · answered by ♥H] ッ 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
My mother and grandmother both work in the health industry say it is a myth.
2007-02-25 09:22:07 · answer #5 · answered by vospire s 5 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Funny you asked! I took my son, 15 at the time, to the doc's for something else, and while we were there I thought I'd proove myself right to him and asked the doc. He said no it doesn't! So of course my son was grinning ear to ear! He just prooved his mom wrong! LOL!
2007-02-25 09:27:15 · answer #6 · answered by Shari 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
It is a myth.
I have asked several physicians this very question.
2007-02-25 09:23:03 · answer #7 · answered by Amish Rebel 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋