is cracking your back knuckles etc bad?

Question

ive heard that the gas bubles that make the poping sound are important.....pls msg and tell me if its bad to crack anything

Answer 1

Here's an article by a doctor that explains why you shouldn't do it:
http://providence.org/Oregon/Health_Resource_Centers/Arthritis/AskAnExpert_Arthritis_knuckles.htm

Answer 2

I really doubt its gas bubbles, i just dont see how that makes sense, I do think that it is just the friction between the joints when they become inflammed but what the hell do I know im not a boneologist, its not bad for you really, bruce lee cracked his knuckles all the time and he lived to a ripe old age of like 32

Answer 3

people say its bad, that it will cause arthritis later in life, but im pretty sure they proved that to be a myth. its just annoying to a lot of people, and might make you fingers look a little weird. mine look weird, but i dont know if thats from cracking them a lot or from having them broken and/or stubbed a whole lot. because i do both.

Answer 4

Apparently its bad to crack your knuclkes and its supposed to give you artherites in the future but i think its a load of crap

Answer 5

It's not so great for you. It may increase your risk of getting arthritis in the future.

Answer 6

yes

Answer 7

i heard it was bad but also good

Answer 8

i think its an old-wives tale

i am pretty sure its ok

Answer 9

idk.............................................................................................................................................................................................................but i do it all the time