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Various tests and studies show that clicking your finger joints does not increase the chance of Arthritis. However, it has been related to soft tissue damage around the joint and lower strength grip. So, although it will not cause arthritis, it may do damage to the tissue in the long run.

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Is clicking fingers bad?

No. Clicking your fingers is not harmful, does not misshape your fingers (unless you click them the wrong way or direction) and does not cause arthritis. However, it has been related to soft tissue damage around the joint and lower strength grip. So, although it will not cause arthritis, it may do damage to the tissue in the long run.


What do you call the act of snapping ones fingers?

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Clicking your fingers refers to the action of snapping your fingers together to create a sharp sound. This is usually done by quickly bringing your thumb and another finger (usually the middle finger) together, causing friction and producing the clicking sound. It is often used to get someone's attention or as a form of expression or rhythm.


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A "snap" or "click". Snapping your fingers, or Clicking your fingers.


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Does clicking your fingers give you arthriti s?

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