2007-09-27 08:36:40 · 23 answers · asked by JOHN R 1 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Pain & Pain Management
I think it is an old wives tale - but anyone that does it near me will find themselves coming out in bruises on other parts of their anatomy as I beat them senseless in an effort to make them stop!!!
It's a HORRID thing to do!!!
2007-09-27 08:39:53 · answer #1 · answered by Hedge Witch 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Likely not. I'm not saying "definitely no" because, while cracking knuckles is common, research on its effects is not. We have only a handful of studies on the subject. None shows a definite link between knuckle cracking and arthritis.
However, cracking your knuckles is neither harmless nor desirable. The arthritis connection may be an old wives' tale, but cracking your knuckles can hurt your hand in other ways, and there's no benefit to it.
2007-09-27 22:09:36 · answer #2 · answered by ¸.•*¨) Inked Barbie ¸.•*¨) 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It can't give you rheumatoid arthritis because that's an autoimmune condition like asthma or hayfever. Osteoarthritis is just caused by wear and tear on the joints, so I suppose the question is whether cracking the knuckles causes sufficient wear and tear to contribute significantly to the risk of developing the condition. My opinion is that you would really have to be going it some, and either be really bored or just enjoy cracking your knuckles to achieve this state. I don't think there's too much of a risk.
2007-09-27 10:49:05 · answer #3 · answered by No Longer Dizzy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-15 00:58:11 · answer #4 · answered by Annette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i heard that it was an old wives tale but i used to crack my big toes alot and now i have arthritis in both of them. I don't know if it connected as i have it in a couple of fingers and my knee!!! my advice don't crack anything just to be on the safe side
2007-09-27 08:43:25 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Myth.
When you crack your knuckles, you create an area of low pressure within the joint. The characteristic crack or pop sound is the nitrogen gas (that we all have in our bodies is allowed to escape).
However if you have one joint that characteristically clicks all the time for example your left knee when you walk this is not the case, and professional medical advice be sought.
If you still have concerns seek medical advice for confirmation.
2007-09-27 08:51:49 · answer #6 · answered by Vogon Poet 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
their no medical reason for cracking to cause arthritis
they have done medical research on it linked with if your knees click that is precursor to it as well and found there is no link that just ear pockets if crack knuckles and get arthritis is just coincidental
2007-09-27 08:53:44 · answer #7 · answered by andrew k 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it is an old wives tale but constantly cracking must cause wear and cant be doing your joints any good
2007-09-27 08:41:57 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Just an old wives tale.
2007-09-27 08:41:13 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
OWT
It's just bursting the bubble in the fluid between your joints so no link with arthritis
2007-09-27 08:52:06 · answer #10 · answered by MsCurious 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋