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It is a common myth that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis, but it is not true. It is, however, annoying!!

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Is always being able to crack joints bad?

No it is not bad at all. The cracking noise comes from a gas bubble in your joint. I have always cracked my joints for as long as I can remember and they always feel better after I crack them. To some people it is gross, but 25% of the United States have a habit of doing it.


Is it bad if you crack your knuckles?

No it is perfectly fine. Some people say it causes arthritis and joint problems but those are myths. When you crack anything, it is releasing trapped fluids that your joints produce, and it makes a popping sound. It is not bad at all.


Why do joints crack when working out?

When working out, joints can crack due to the release of gas bubbles in the synovial fluid that lubricates the joints. This release of gas can create a popping or cracking sound.


It is bad if you crack a joint?

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What really happens when you crack your knuckles?

Cracking your knuckles releases a gas that naturally forms in your joints. Cracking them isn't bad for you unless it causes pain.


Why do ankles crack when you walk?

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Why does my body crack after working out?

When you work out, the joints in your body can sometimes crack or pop due to the release of gas bubbles in the fluid surrounding the joints. This is a normal and harmless occurrence caused by the movement and pressure on the joints during exercise.


How to get Arthritis?

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What is the relationship between faults and joints?

A joint is a crack in rock; a fault is a crack in rock along which the rocks have been displaced.


What makes it possible to crack bones in the human body?

small air pockets that build up between the joints. once cracked it takes about 15-30 minutes for the air to rebuild. people have the idea that it's bad for you but it actually relieves tension on your joints


When you crack your fingers do pieces of bone fall off?

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Is cracking your tongue heathly?

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