Question 1

is it bad to crack your joints?

Accepted Answer

Probably not: There is no scientific data to suggest that cracking your joints is bad for you.  That said, it is probably not a good idea to repeatedly crack your joints out of concern that this behavior may lead to arthritis in the long term.

Question 2

please explain what does it mean if you can't crack your joints?

Accepted Answer

AGING: SORRY...but older joints do not have the FLEXIBLE CARTILAGES young  joints have so that "snapping" ("cracking" ) cannot occur (and the joint itself becomes less flexible!!

Hope this explains the reason for you

Dr Z

Question 3

i can crack my joints on command, is this bad? what can this result in?

Accepted Answer

Not bad: Cracking joints causes no issues other than annoying those near you.

Question 4

can you please describe the fluid in our joints that causes them to crack?

Accepted Answer

See details: It is nitrogen and carbon dioxide bubbles that burst causing the cracking sound.

Question 5

why do all my joints seem to crack (painless) and how do i stop/reduce it from happening?

Accepted Answer

No one knows: There are a number of theories about why joints 'crack' or cavitate, but none have been proven. Some think that it is caused by small bubbles in the joint space, others believe it is caused by 'microadhesions.' Nothing needs to be done to stop it unless it starts causing you discomfort.

Question 6

i can and do crack/adjust almost every joint in my body daily. does this present a problem?

Accepted Answer

No: Cracking joints is not a problem. Once thought to be contributor to degenerative joint disease later in life, this popular belief has not stood the test of time and is no longer supported even by common people.

Question 7

what to do if my joints crack?

Accepted Answer

Do not be concerned: Cracking joints is very common… maybe associated with some early changes in the cartilage. This but that does not mean that it is going to progress onto osteoarthritis. May also be related to things around the joints such as ligaments and tendons. Nothing really can be done. As long as it doesn't cause pain, it is not a problem.

Question 8

is it harmful to crack your joints?

Accepted Answer

No: No, there is no problem doing this.

Question 9

my joints crack all the time why is this?

Accepted Answer

See details: The sound is caused by bursting of nitrogen bubbles which are formed as the result of normal metabolism in the synovial fluid in the joint. Other causes include, rapid stretching of ligaments and cavitations in the joint which form a partial vacuum and then rapidly collapse.

Question 10

why do i get a strong urge to crack my joints when i use listerine?

Accepted Answer

That's a new one...: I have to admit...I've not been asked this yet. It may be more psychological, as i can think of no medical reason why this would occur.

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