Is this true or is she just messing with me?!
Question: Is this true or is she just messing with me?
When I was little my mom always told me that if I pop my fingers I will get arthritis in my fingers when I get older. I always thought she was joking and saying that because it annoyed her whenever I popped my fingers, but the other day I found out that she was serious. So my question is can you get arthritis by simply popping your fingers a lot?
Answers:
The answer is NO.
It use to be considered true. Several studies have proven to be false. If you have arthritis, it is not a good idea to try popping your knuckles.
When you pop your joints, you are releasing gas pressure that was stuck in the joint. Releasing that pressure will allow the joint to work more freely.
I have heard it can and my parents tell me the same thing, all ur knuckles cracking(popping) is air pockets bursting