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The risk of cracking one's knuckles (sliding joints under pressure) is that it can cause inflammation of the joints, or even cartilage damage. In young people, this damage will usually be repaired in a short period, but it could aggravate Arthritis in older adults.
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∙ 6y ago
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∙ 11y agoCracking your knuckles is a way of releasing air from between your joints that really needs to be released, But doing this as a habit can cause arthritis When your joints keep rubbing together can cause stiffness, as i said before can lead to getting arthritis.
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∙ 8y agoIt is bursa sac fluid that moves out of the joint that causes the cracking sound.
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∙ 14y agoNothing to serious. But uf u do it all the time, once ur older ur hands culd get f***ed up.
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∙ 11y agoYour knuckles bruise and your parents think you punched something -.-
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What do crackling knuckles sound like?
Cracking knuckles sound like cracking knuckles
Is cracking your knuckles just cracking blood?
no
Does cracking your knuckles push air out of the joint?
Cracking your knuckles releases the nitrogen from in between your joints.
Can cracking your knuckles cause your fingers to go crooked?
No. Cracking the knuckles does not damage tot he joint.
Does cracking your knuckles cause them to be short and fat?
No. It Makes your knuckles swell up and never goes away. :\ So stop cracking your knuckles!!
Are cracking your fingers and toes good for you?
I know cracking knuckles leads to fat knuckles when older. So cracking toe knuckles can be harmful. Their only good when you crack them while stretching, not for fun
What is treament for cracking your knuckle?
Cracking your knuckles does not lead to arthritis, as some people may think. There is no treatment available for cracking your knuckles as it is not a medical condition.
Is cracking your knuckles just releasing gas?
When you crack your knuckles, your bones are rubbing together. That's what makes the cracking sound. It used to be beleived that cracking your knuckles caused arthridis, but that been prooved untrue.
Does soaking knuckles in brine water make them harder?
no but if you keep cracking them not going to look so cute.
How can you stop cracking your knuckles?
Its difficult to get rid of the habit of cracking your knuckles but you have to think of the risks of arthritis and other problems that may occur. What i usually do is either keep my fingers away from each other or have one hand occupied by twirling my pencil, tapping the desk, or crossing my arms. You just have to get the idea of cracking your knuckles out so you can get rid of that urge to pop them.
If your knuckles are big due to cracking your knuckles can you reduce their size?
No, and I read somewhere that cracking your knuckles doesn't actually increase their size. Couldn't tell you where I read it though
Do your wrists get swollen from cracking your fingers and knuckles?
There is no data linking swollen wrists with knuckle cracking. In fact, there is no data linking knuckle cracking with swollen knuckles or arthritis.
