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Is it bad to crack your joints?
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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.
Answered 1/13/2013
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