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Cracking knuckles does not make them bigger. The sound is caused by gas bubbles being released from the joint. However, excessive cracking can potentially lead to joint damage over time.
No, cracking your knuckles does not make your hands bigger. The sound you hear is caused by gas bubbles being released from the fluid that lubricates your joints. It does not have any impact on the size of your hands.
No, cracking your knuckles does not cause them to get bigger. The sound you hear when cracking your knuckles is the release of gas bubbles in the joint, and it does not have any long-term effects on the size of your knuckles.
I believe the swelling casued by cracking knuckles is just a myth, I have been cracking them and know people who used to do it or still do it, they never noticed any swelling. Actually when you crack knuckles there is hydrogen and some other gas bubble like substance which actually burst and that is how you hear the crack, so I think that has nothing to with Swelling of fingers or toes
Cracking knuckles doesn't cause knuckles to permanently swell or increase in size. The temporary swelling after cracking is due to the stretching of the joint capsules and the release of gas bubbles, which does not result in long-term changes like enlarged knuckles.
Cracking your knuckles does not directly cause arthritis. The sound is produced by gas bubbles popping in the fluid within the joint. However, repetitive and excessive knuckle cracking can lead to joint damage and weaker grip strength over time.
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No, cracking your knuckles does not make your hands bigger. The sound you hear is caused by gas bubbles being released from the fluid that lubricates your joints. It does not have any impact on the size of your hands.
Cracking knuckles sound like cracking knuckles
Well Cacking our knuckles Some people thing it causes arthritus, but actually the sound is caused by a various form of gasses that are being let off by the cracking sound, cracking your knuckles can also make your knuckles swell or puff, So it doesn't do anything to your BODY but it does do something to your knuckles!
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Cracking your knuckles releases the nitrogen from in between your joints.
No. Cracking the knuckles does not damage tot he joint.
Cracking your knuckles does not directly cause arthritis. The sound is produced by gas bubbles popping in the fluid within the joint. However, repetitive and excessive knuckle cracking can lead to joint damage and weaker grip strength over time.
No. It Makes your knuckles swell up and never goes away. :\ So stop cracking your knuckles!!
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
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.
Yes, when you crack your knuckles, you are actually causing a sudden release of gas bubbles that have formed in the synovial fluid around your joints. This release creates the popping sound that is commonly associated with knuckle cracking.