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A member asked:

Is good that i can crack my wrist any given time?

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Dr. Thomas Mcgowan answered

Not an issue: If it is not painful, noisy joints are not an issue, if there is pain with the cracking or in general, i would see an orthopedic md.

Dr Minich and another doctor agreed

Answered 1/25/2015

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