Is it bad for you to crack your knuckles and other bones?!


Question: Is it bad for you to crack your knuckles and other bones!?
is it a documented fact that you can get arthritis or is that an old wives tale!? and what is it exactly that is bad!?
also, when i squat my knees always crack, so is it still bad if i can't help it!?Www@Answer-Health@Com


Answers:
There is no evidence this causes damage!.

Most likely the pressure of the fluids inside drop, and when they reach a low point the bubbles collapse, producing a popping sound!.

I can't remember where, but there was an extensive study into whether it produces damage later in life!.
There was no significant difference in later life between those who cracked knuckles, and those who didn't!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

There is no evidence that it causes arthritis or joint troubles!. It is a myth devised by parent trying to stop their children cracking their knuckles!.Www@Answer-Health@Com

they say its bad!.!. that it can cause athritis later on it lifeWww@Answer-Health@Com





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