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A member asked:
So if you crack your knuckles and toes when you have arthritis does it make it worse?
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Easy does it.: Generally speaking, no. Having said that, there are always circumstances that cracking the knuckles could make it worse. Severe arthritis, brittle bones, weak tendons and weak joint capsules just to mention a few.
Answered 11/28/2017
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