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Does cracking your knuckles really cause arthritis? i did it a lot until my mom told me it causes arthritis. but friends have told me cracking your knuckles doesnt matter. so whats the truth?
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There : There is no scientific evidence that cracking your knuckles causes arthritis.
Answered 10/3/2016
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No: It is the release of nitrogen from the joint- it does not cause arthritis.
Answered 1/24/2013
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