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Is it bad when you crack your nuckles?
Some people say that it can cause arthritis, but this is untrue. Cracking your knuckles can cause your knuckles to grow larger though.
Is cracking your knuckles as a kid make it bad when you become an adult?
Well first off it causes knuckles to appear enlarged and fat. There are some studies and articles show that cracking knuckles can contribute to arthritis, however, there are also studies and articles that show that it DOES NOT cause arthritis.
Does cracking your knuckles affect your piano plying?
No cracking the knuckles has not been found to cause arthritis or osteoporosis, not to interfere with range of motion activities such as piano playing. It's just annoying.
How many Americans crack their knuckles?
2 out of every 3 Americans crack their knuckles. There are some theories that say cracking the knuckles may be harmful and can cause arthritis.
Can clicking your knuckles give you cancer?
No, you wouldn't get a bone cancer if you crack your knuckles. The type of joint in the knuckles are saddle joints which do lock up periodically and can be unlocked by "cracking" your knuckles. There is NO evidence that doing this periodically, unless it becomes an obsessive-compulsive behavior is in any way bad for you.
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!!
What will happen if you keep cracking your knuckles?
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.
Does cracking your knuckles cause bone damage?
No.
When you crack your knuckles do your hands swell?
No. Cracking your knuckles does not cause your hands to swell.
Does anything happen when you crack or pop your knuckles a lot?
They used to say that cracking your knuckles would give you arthritis. A doctor friend of mine says that that is not true; that "popping" your knuckles is just releasing gasses in the joints. However, the danger with cracking your knuckles is over-extending them or flexing them too far, which could cause pulled muscles or eventual joint damage.
What are the effects from cracking your knuckles?
Many of you may have been told that cracking your knuckles will cause arthritis. However, several studies have shown that there is no direct relation between cracking your knuckles and arthritis, so this is possibly the biggest knuckle cracking myth. Though arthritis may be out of the question, doing so can cause several other undesirable effects, which is probably why you should stop cracking them as of this moment. Yes, it may be relaxing and help you reduce the stiffness of your joints after long hours of typing, writing, painting, or performing any other task. While the relaxing effect may be temporary, over a longer period, cracking your knuckles will lead to several problems.When you crack your knuckles, you may be prone to stretching and bending your fingers in all sorts directions to hear that 'crack'. However, cracking your knuckles too much can cause your ligaments to stretch, leading to a damage in your fingers, and also cause soft tissue injuries.Cracking your knuckles often can also cause you to have swollen fingers. In such a case you ought to have your fingers checked, because swelling is not a direct reaction of knuckle cracking.You should be worried when cracking your knuckles causes pain, because in no way should pain be related to the act of knuckle cracking.Lastly, this habit can also reduce the strength of your hand and of your grip.Several people consider even these effects to be myths. However, these effects have been established on the basis of some research and are not completely baseless.
