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Does Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Arthritis?
In order to answer this question, we first need to talk about arthritis. It's the name for a group of conditions where there is damage caused to the joints. Here are some examples:
- Rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis are autoimmune diseases in which the body is attacking itself.
- Septic arthritis is caused by joint infection.
- Gouty arthritis is caused when uric acid crystals get deposited in the joints, which causes inflammation.
- The most common form of arthritis, osteoarthritis (also known as degenerative joint disease), occurs after an injury or infection in the joint, or simply as a result of aging.
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Knuckle Cracking Is A-OK
I have written about knuckle cracking in the past, exposing the notion that doing so causes arthritis for what it is a health myth — one that is perpetuated by grandmothers all over the US. One doctor took his research on the subject quite personally.
For 60 years Dr.
You Asked: Does Cracking Your Knuckles Cause Joint Damage?
Dear Fit,
I have to admit that I love cracking my knuckles, but my gramma always says that I'm ruining my joints and I'll get arthritis when I'm older. Is she right?
—Cracky Kathy
This is a great question and you are not alone in the love of cracking your knuckles.
The Skinny on: Cracking Your Knuckles
When someone tells you that cracking your knuckles will lead to arthritis, they're wrong.
What exactly makes that "popping" sound? When you crack your knuckles, or back, or whatever, you are pushing the joint into or out of its normal position.
Psoriasis on the knuckles
Back HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M This is a picture of a typical case of psoriasis, with small lesions on the knuckles. Note the changes in the fingernails. Review Date: 7/24/2006 Reviewed By: Shomit Halachmi, MD, PhD, Private Practice Specializing in Dermatology, Somerville, MA.You Asked: Are Popping and Cracking Joints Harmful?
Hi FitSugar,
I got a yoga DVD recently and I like it a lot, but every time I do some of the workouts, my joints tend to crack and pop a lot! It doesn't hurt, it actually feels kind of good the same way cracking your knuckles feels, but I'm worried I might be hurting myself without even knowing it. I'm fairly flexible with a dance and martial arts background, but yoga is stretching me in new and interesting ways.
Fit Tip: Check Your Grip
Have you ever been driving on a road slick with ice or rain and noticed that your had a death grip on the steering wheel with white knuckles and tense shoulders? That death grip doesn't translate into more control over the car. Same goes for how you use your hands when working out.
Minutes to a Healthier You . . .
No matter what I have planned for my day, a long run, gardening, blogging, I like to begin by stretching out my back, which bears the brunt of all those activities. Arching and rounding my spine warms up my back, preparing me for whatever comes my way. The best thing about this combination of yoga poses is that you can do them in bed.
You Asked: My Ankles Crack When I Walk Up and Down Stairs
You're asking and I'm answering . . .
Ways to Prevent the Flu
Nobody wants to end up with the flu this year. Not only does it make every cell in your body ache and shake with chills, but you can end up feeling bad for a couple weeks. So here are some easy things you can do to prevent catching the flu.
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